Carnegie vs Murrumbeena
The verdict
Murrumbeena is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.73M in Carnegie. Carnegie is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 7.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Murrumbeena rates higher (68 vs 60/100 in Carnegie).
Scores
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 97 |
| Transport | 100 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,909 | 9,996 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,878 | $2,057 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 66.4% |
| Born in Australia | 53.7% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Carnegie Moderate Growth · Murrumbeena Moderate Growth
Property
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.73M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $621K | $590K |
| House price YoY | 9.6% | 14.8% |
| 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
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 460 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 134 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 4,452 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | 1,149 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carnegie · Murrumbeena
Transport
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 12 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 60 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 51 | 14 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 43 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 13.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Carnegie | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,909 | 9,996 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,268 | 10,692 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,763 | 12,147 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carnegie or Murrumbeena?
Murrumbeena has the higher residential safety score (Carnegie 60/100 vs Murrumbeena 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Carnegie or Murrumbeena?
Murrumbeena is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.73M.
Which has better schools, Carnegie or Murrumbeena?
Murrumbeena has a higher average school ICSEA (Carnegie 1130 vs Murrumbeena 1149; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carnegie or Murrumbeena?
Carnegie has the higher transport score (Carnegie 100/100 vs Murrumbeena 99/100).
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