Cairnlea
Cairnlea Property & Rent
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Cairnlea Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Cairnlea Community Overview
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📍 About Cairnlea
CAIRNLEA is situated in Western Melbourne, home to 10,038 residents across a compact area with a population density of 2278 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong long-term growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.8M, representing a substantial 71% increase over the past decade. Unit prices are more modest at a median of $0.4M, having risen 9% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to Victoria University Secondary College, the area's local public school, which achieved a solid ranking of #98 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Cairnlea stands out as a very safe community, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 3407 per 100,000 residents—half the Victorian average of 6810, at just 0.50x the state rate.
Demographics: The suburb features a diverse community with Chinese residents making up 12.40% of the population, representing approximately 1,244 people and contributing to a moderate Chinese presence in the area.
Transport: Located approximately 27.0km from the CBD, Cairnlea offers reasonable access to the city centre with a 31-minute drive by car. While there's no direct train station within the suburb, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.