Carrum Downs vs Sandhurst
The verdict
Carrum Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $1.04M in Sandhurst. Carrum Downs rates higher for liveability (78 vs 58). Sandhurst rates higher for education (59 vs 47). Carrum Downs is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 7.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sandhurst rates higher (79 vs 65/100 in Carrum Downs).
Scores
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 53 |
| Transport | 48 | 42 |
| Education | 47 | 59 |
| Liveability | 78 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,976 | 5,211 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,658 | $2,714 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Carrum Downs Moderate Growth · Sandhurst Moderate Growth
Property
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $700K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $550K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | -0.7% |
| 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
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 499 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 496 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 505 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,513 | 1,938 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Carrum Downs · Sandhurst
Transport
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 105 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 0 |
| Parks | 64 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 35 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.2 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Carrum Downs | Sandhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,976 | 5,211 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,160 | 5,280 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,227 | 5,982 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carrum Downs or Sandhurst?
Sandhurst has the higher residential safety score (Carrum Downs 65/100 vs Sandhurst 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Carrum Downs or Sandhurst?
Carrum Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $1.04M.
Which has better public transport, Carrum Downs or Sandhurst?
Carrum Downs has the higher transport score (Carrum Downs 48/100 vs Sandhurst 42/100).
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