Cranbourne North - East, VIC 3200
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $401/wk Median
- 27.7% Renters
Cranbourne North - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.8k
- Median age
- 30
- Median weekly rent
- $401
- To the CBD
- 42.8km
- Walkability
- 6.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Cranbourne North - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Cranbourne North - East is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,772 residents, a solid minority 27.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $401 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Cranbourne North - East
Cranbourne North - East Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Cranbourne North - East Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Cranbourne North - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Cranbourne North - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Cranbourne North - East.
Is Cranbourne North - East walkable?
Cranbourne North - East carries a walkability score of 6.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Cranbourne North - East from the Melbourne CBD?
Cranbourne North - East is approximately 43km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Cranbourne North - East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Cranbourne North - East has a 27.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Cranbourne North - East family-friendly for renters?
Cranbourne North - East has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $401/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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