Cranbourne, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cranbourne, in the Casey City local government area.
| Locality | Cranbourne |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Casey City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.11421 |
| Longitude | 145.27061 |
| Population | 21,281 |
| Density | 1289.0 /km² |
| Area | 16.5 km² |
| Elevation | 67 m |
| Postcode | 3977 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 43 km southeast |
Cranbourne is a locality in the Casey City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 21,281. The locality covers an area of 16.5 km², giving a population density of about 1289.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 67 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km southeast of Melbourne. Cranbourne is located at 38.1142°S, 145.2706°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3977.
Cranbourne sits on land that gently slopes, a tapestry of green fields and burgeoning suburban sprawl, where the air carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower and the distant hum of traffic. It lies 3.0 km west of Cranbourne East, VIC (from Cranbourne East, VIC: bearing 267°T), and is situated 10.3 km south-west of Berwick. The landscape, largely flat with subtle rises, is characterised by scattered stands of eucalypts, their silvery leaves shimmering in the bright Victorian sunlight, and wide, open spaces that hint at its agricultural past. The sky above Cranbourne often feels vast, a pale blue canvas painted with the occasional wispy cloud, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, golden hue over the residential streets and the remaining pockets of bushland, imbuing the everyday with a quiet, almost luminous beauty.
The story of Cranbourne is one of transformation, from a pastoral district where sheep grazed on rolling plains to a vibrant growth corridor within Melbourne’s southeastern expansion. Its early economy was anchored in farming and grazing, the land providing sustenance and livelihood for generations. Today, while agriculture still holds a presence, Cranbourne’s character is increasingly defined by its role as a significant residential and commercial centre, a hub for families drawn to its developing amenities and proximity to the broader metropolitan area. A notable landmark, the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Cranbourne, stands as a testament to the region's natural heritage, offering a sanctuary of native Australian flora that draws visitors and locals alike, a verdant heart beating within the evolving urban landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cranbourne, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cranbourne, in the Casey City local government area.
Detailed location data for Cranbourne includes the postcode (3977), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Casey City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cranbourne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |