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Overview
Cairnlea sits 17 km north‑west of Melbourne’s CBD within the City of Brimbank and recorded 10,038 residents at the 2021 census. Developed from 1999 to 2005, the suburb comprises around 3,000 residential blocks spread over 460 ha, offering a mix of family‑size homes and townhouses anchored by man‑made lakes and a suburb‑wide stormwater recycling system that creates plentiful open‑space recreation.
Residents enjoy a local hub of amenities, including the Cairnlea Shopping Centre with a Coles supermarket, a super‑clinic and several eateries, as well as community facilities such as the Cairnlea Community Hub, Town Centre, Victorian Croquet Club and Cairnlea FC. Outdoor options are extensive, with 130 ha of public parks, wetlands that attract native frogs and birds, and easy access to the Kororoit Creek Trail. By car the Western Highway and Ring Road provide quick links, while the Ginifer railway station (≈2 km) and nearby St Albans Airport (≈1.5 km) support broader commuting needs.
Region type mix: Metro 100%.