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| Locality | Cranbourne North |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Casey City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.07754 |
| Longitude | 145.29874 |
| Population | 24,683 |
| Density | 2405.8 /km² |
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 3977 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 42 km southeast |
Cranbourne North is a locality in the Casey City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 24,683. The locality covers an area of 10.3 km², giving a population density of about 2405.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 42 km southeast of Melbourne. Cranbourne North is located at 38.0775°S, 145.2987°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3977.
Cranbourne North unfolds across a broad, gently sloping plain that drains towards the distant waterways to the south. It lies 3.1 km south of Narre Warren South, VIC (from Narre Warren South, VIC: bearing 183°T), and is situated 5.6 km south-west of Berwick. The land here, a rich, dark loam, is often softened by a pervasive humidity that hangs in the air, particularly after the generous rainfall that blesses this region. Fields of pasture, a vibrant green for much of the year, stretch out towards a horizon punctuated by the occasional stand of native eucalypts, their rough bark catching the light. In the distance, the faint hum of traffic from the arterial roads serves as a constant reminder of the area's connection to the wider world, yet here, the pace feels more measured, dictated by the slow turn of the seasons and the quiet rhythm of agricultural life. The sky above Cranbourne North often displays a remarkable clarity, and at dusk, the western horizon can burn with an astonishing intensity, painting the scattered clouds in hues of apricot and rose.
This stretch of land, once part of a larger pastoral estate, has seen its character shaped by generations of farmers who worked its fertile soil. The local economy, while diversifying with the growth of residential areas, still retains a strong agricultural thread, with market gardens and grazing properties contributing to its identity. Historically, the region was significant for its dairy farming, the rich pastures supporting herds that provided milk and butter to burgeoning Melbourne markets. The establishment of infrastructure, including irrigation channels that still crisscross the landscape, speaks to a sustained effort to harness the land's potential. More recently, Cranbourne North has become a hub for families seeking a balance between urban convenience and a connection to open spaces, its growth mirroring the outward expansion of the metropolitan area, yet still holding onto the quiet, enduring spirit of the countryside.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Cranbourne North, Victoria. 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 North, in the Casey City local government area.
Detailed location data for Cranbourne North 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 North is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |