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Where is Cranbourne, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Cranbourne is located in Melbourne’s outer southeast in the state of Victoria, about 43 kilometres from the city centre. It lies between the wetlands and open plains of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne to the south and the growing suburban corridors extending toward Dandenong to the north. It is famous for its botanical gardens, thriving residential development, and strong equestrian and racing history.

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Facts about Cranbourne, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Victoria
Region	South-East Melbourne
Location	About 43 km southeast of Melbourne CBD, within the City of Casey growth corridor
Coordinates	38.11° S, 145.28° E
Local Government Area	City of Casey
Founded	1860s
Original Name	Cranbourne (likely named after Viscount Cranborne, a British statesman)
Elevation	~50 m
Population	Approx. 24,000 (Cranbourne proper; wider area exceeds 60,000)
Area	Approx. 12 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	3977
Major Waterways	Little Swamp, Cranbourne wetlands; Cardinia Creek (nearby)
Top Attractions	Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (Cranbourne), Cranbourne Racecourse, Casey Fields sports complex, Cranbourne Home shopping precinct, nearby Moonlit Sanctuary.
Demonym	Cranbourne residents
Main Industries	Retail, construction, education, community services, hospitality
Nearest Airport	Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Website	https://www.casey.vic.gov.au

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