Bonbeach vs Carrum
The verdict
Carrum is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.11M in Bonbeach. Bonbeach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (71 vs 73 min).
Scores
BonbeachCarrum
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 82 |
| Transport | 94 | 98 |
| Education | 64 | 61 |
| Liveability | 86 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,855 | 4,239 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,766 | $1,732 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 38.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 74.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bonbeach — · Carrum —
Property
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $966K |
| Median unit price | $664K | $736K |
| House price YoY | -15.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 656 | 425 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 394 | 401 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 377 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,508 | 6,204 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,067 |
Transport
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 460 m |
Liveability
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 8 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 920 m | 630 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.3 km | 32.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 930 m | 700 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bonbeach | Carrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,855 | 4,239 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,187 | 4,366 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonbeach or Carrum?
Carrum has the higher residential safety score (Bonbeach 58/100 vs Carrum 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonbeach or Carrum?
Carrum is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.11M.
Which has better schools, Bonbeach or Carrum?
Bonbeach has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonbeach 1077 vs Carrum 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonbeach or Carrum?
Carrum has the higher transport score (Bonbeach 94/100 vs Carrum 98/100).
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