Cannons CreekVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3977 · Casey
Daily life in Cannons Creek is characterized by a strong sense of community and a slower pace of life. Most residents commute by car, with 68% driving to work, while 13.7% work from home, which is below the Victorian average of 25.7%. The suburb has a high percentage of separate houses at 98.7%, indicating a preference for spacious living.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Cannons Creek
Houses · 5 houses changed hands in Cannons Creek over the 12 months to August 2026, at a median of $755,000 — too few for that figure to be more than a rough guide.
Houses
$755k
median of 5 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $553k and $845k.
Last sold four to eight months ago
5 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $750k |
The read
What living here is actually like
Cannons Creek is a small coastal community with a population of 653. The median age is 41, which is slightly higher than the Victorian average of 38. The suburb is predominantly male, with 53.3% of the population being male. The area has a strong family presence, with 44.9% of households being couples with children and 39.5% being couples without children. The majority of the population, 80.2%, were born in Australia, and 88.8% speak only English at home.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Cannons Creek · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 75 |
| Retirees | 70 |
| First home buyers | 65 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| Investors | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households at 71.9%
- 44.9% of households are couples with children
- Average household size of 2.6 people
- Predominantly separate houses, ideal for families
Against the state
How Cannons Creek differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 98.7% |
| Townhouses | 1.7% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 13.7% |
| Drove a car | 68% |
| Car passenger | 2.4% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Low unemployment rate at 3.2% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- High percentage of separate houses at 98.7% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Majority of residents born in Australia at 80.2%
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing with 57.8% owned with a mortgage
- High labour force participation rate at 64.2%
Things to be aware of
- Lower percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher at 12.1% (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited public transport options
- Higher median age compared to the state average
- Lower percentage of work-from-home residents
- Limited cultural diversity with 80.2% born in Australia
Coming soon to this page
Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.