Cranbourne North, Victoria

Cranbourne North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 39 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Casey local government area. Cranbourne North recorded a population of 24,683 at the 2021 census.^[1]

Cranbourne North Melbourne, Victoria
Cranbourne North
Coordinates	38°04′12″S 145°17′28″E / 38.07°S 145.291°E / -38.07; 145.291
Population	24,683 (2021 census)^[1]
• Density	4,410/km^2 (11,420/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	3977
Area	5.6 km^2 (2.2 sq mi)
Location	39 km (24 mi) from Melbourne 4 km (2 mi) from Cranbourne
LGA(s)	City of Casey
State electorate(s)	Cranbourne
Federal division(s)	Holt
Suburbs around Cranbourne North: Hampton Park Narre Warren South Berwick Lynbrook Cranbourne North Clyde North Cranbourne West Cranbourne Cranbourne East

The Camden Green Estate is one of the largest developments in the suburb. Formerly a market garden, construction commenced in 2003. It is alongside Narre Warren – Cranbourne Road.

More recently construction has commenced on the opposite side of Narre Warren – Cranbourne Road on further subdivisions. These include the 'Sierra', 'Eve' and 'The Avenue at Casey' estates. The latter skirts the Melbourne Urban Growth Boundary.

Demographics

Education

Cranbourne North has two secondary schools, Lyndhurst Secondary College,^[2] and Alkira Secondary College,^[3] previously known as Casey Central College, and three primary schools; St Therese's Primary School (a Catholic Primary School),^[4] Courtenay Gardens Primary School,^[5] and Tulliallan Primary School.^[6]

Commerce

Thompson Parkway Shopping Centre is located on the corner of Thompsons Road and South Gippsland Highway. It was opened in March 1994, and contains a Safeway/Woolworths store, Priceline Chemist, Han's Sushi Bar, Daniel's Donuts and a number of other specialty shops. Cranbourne North Post Office opened here on 21 March 1994.^[7]

The Avenue Village Shopping Centre, located at the southern edge of the suburb off William Thwaites Boulevard, features a Woolworths, BWS store and Chemist Warehouse, alongside some smaller takeaway shops.^[8]

The Cranbourne Homemaker Centre is located just outside the formal boundary of the suburb, which includes many national stores.

Transport

Merinda Park railway station is located within the suburb's boundaries. The station is located on the Cranbourne railway line. Merinda Park Railway Station was opened in March 1995, upon completion of the electrification of the line between South Gippsland Highway and the junction with the Pakenham railway line at Dandenong South.

The 799, 841, 847, 881, 893, 899, 981 bus routes also operate within Cranbourne North.

Sport

The Cranbourne Golf Club is located off Glasscocks Road, near the exit off the South Gippsland Highway.

See also

• City of Cranbourne – Cranbourne North was previously within this former local government area.

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cranbourne North (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 July 2022.  
2. "Home - Lyndhurst Secondary College -". Lyndhurst Secondary College. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
3. "Home - Alkira Secondary College - Alkira Secondary College". www.alkirasecondarycollege.com.au. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
4. Schoolzine. "St Therese's Primary School Cranbourne Website". St Therese's Primary School Cranbourne Website. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
5. "Courtenay Gardens Primary School". www.cgps.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
6. "Tulliallan Primary School | Cranbourne North". tulliallanps.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
7. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 30 March 2021
8. "The Avenue Village Shopping Centre". Brown Property Group. Retrieved 20 March 2024.