Cranbourne: landline numbers and carriers
Cranbourne is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 03 (VIC & TAS). The register lists 50 number blocks for it with about 148,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0359… and 0349… dialling prefixes. That makes Cranbourne the 21st largest of 475 numbering areas under 03 by block count, with 0.43% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Cranbourne area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 15/10/2026
Where Cranbourne is
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Council area
- Casey
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 03 59xx xxxx; from overseas +61 3 59xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Dandenong (15 km), Pakenham (19 km), Koo Wee Rup (22 km), Mornington (22 km), Clayton (25 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Cranbourne was numbered
The oldest block in Cranbourne was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 21 September 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 12 of 50 — date from 2015–2019, but allocations here span 35 years. 34 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 6 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 10 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, POWERTEL LIMITED, RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED and TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 3 |
| 2000–2004 | 5 |
| 2005–2009 | 10 |
| 2010–2014 | 6 |
| 2015–2019 | 12 |
| 2020–2024 | 8 |
| 2025–2029 | 6 |
The carriers in Cranbourne
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 43.9% of allocated numbers across 9 blocks; OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED is second with 14.9%, and 17 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 21/09/2026. OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED (1), SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) and SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (5) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 9 | 65,000 | 43.9% | 30/06/1991 | 28/08/2019 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 4 | 22,000 | 14.9% | 30/05/2007 | 22/05/2008 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 15,000 | 10.1% | 12/11/2004 | 16/10/2014 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 11,000 | 7.4% | 30/03/2000 | 20/03/2018 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 9 | 10,000 | 6.8% | 12/11/2004 | 21/09/2026 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 8,000 | 5.4% | 24/12/2004 | 07/11/2016 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 3 | 3,000 | 2% | 14/07/2004 | 02/05/2016 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 3 | 3,000 | 2% | 14/02/2018 | 10/07/2026 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 30/03/2007 | 30/03/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 25/07/2007 | 25/07/2007 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 29/07/2022 | 29/07/2022 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.7% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
Number blocks registered for Cranbourne
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 50 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0349001000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0349013000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0349028000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0349040000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0349052000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0359003000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0359027000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 12/11/2004 | 18/07/2013 |
| 0359049000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0359051000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0359059000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0359068000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0359077000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 25/05/2005 | — |
| 0359111000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0359112000… | 1,000 | RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 17/01/2007 | 06/10/2009 |
| 0359115000… | 1,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 25/07/2007 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0359119000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 30/05/2007 | — |
| 0359144000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 30/03/2007 | 18/03/2011 |
| 0359159000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 26/10/2007 | 18/07/2013 |
| 0359170000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 27/04/2007 | — |
| 0359200000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 22/05/2008 | — |
| 0359233000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0359242000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 17/02/2012 | — |
| 0359248000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 17/06/2014 |
| 0359260000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 19/08/2015 | — |
| 0359268000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0359280000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0359292000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0359303000… | 5,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 07/11/2016 | — |
| 0359329000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 02/05/2016 | — |
| 0359330000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 10/04/2008 | — |
| 0359352000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 10/07/2026 | — |
| 0359353000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 21/09/2026 | — |
| 0359361000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0359464000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0359533000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 16/10/2014 | — |
| 0359538000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 28/08/2019 | — |
| 0359551000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/11/2004 | — |
| 0359557000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 05/09/2007 | — |
| 0359900000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0359920000… | 7,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 20/03/2018 | — |
| 0359927000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 02/12/2016 | — |
| 0359930000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 02/11/2017 | — |
| 0359935000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 29/07/2022 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0359938000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0359949000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 25/09/2023 | — |
| 0359950000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0359980000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0359990000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 11/08/2015 | — |
| 0359992000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 21/03/2013 | — |
| 0359994000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 10/05/2010 | — |
Numbering areas next to Cranbourne in the register
Immediately below and above Cranbourne's blocks in the 0359… and 0349… prefixes sit Cowes, Emerald (VIC), Healesville, Koo Wee Rup, Marysville, Mornington and Pakenham.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes | 0349000000… | 29 | 18 |
| Emerald (VIC) | 0349002000… | 37 | 18 |
| Healesville | 0349003000… | 32 | 18 |
| Koo Wee Rup | 0349004000… | 29 | 18 |
| Marysville | 0349005000… | 28 | 18 |
| Mornington | 0349006000… | 53 | 19 |
| Pakenham | 0349007000… | 40 | 18 |
Had a call from a Cranbourne number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to Victoria Police. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Cranbourne numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Cranbourne numbering area?
Cranbourne is in Victoria, in the Casey council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Dandenong (15 km), Pakenham (19 km) and Koo Wee Rup (22 km).
What area code does Cranbourne use?
Cranbourne numbers use area code 03. Its register blocks start with 03 59 and 03 49. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 3 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Cranbourne in?
Cranbourne is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Cranbourne phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Cranbourne. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (43.9%), Optus Mobile (14.9%) and Optus Networks (10.1%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Cranbourne numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Cranbourne was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 21 September 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a Cranbourne number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to Victoria Police. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Cranbourne
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.