Carrum Downs vs Seaford
The verdict
Carrum Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $844K in Seaford. Seaford rates higher for transport (94 vs 48). Seaford is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 4.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carrum Downs rates higher (65 vs 41/100 in Seaford).
Scores
| Carrum Downs | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 76 |
| Transport | 48 | 94 |
| Education | 47 | 55 |
| Liveability | 78 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carrum Downs | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,976 | 17,215 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,658 | $1,500 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 32.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Carrum Downs Moderate Growth · Seaford Moderate Growth
Property
| Carrum Downs | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $700K | $844K |
| Median unit price | $550K | $629K |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| 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 | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 697 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 496 | 581 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 505 | 616 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,513 | 10,741 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carrum Downs | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 9 |
| Government | 3 | 8 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carrum Downs · Seaford
Transport
| Carrum Downs | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 105 | 87 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Carrum Downs | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 20 |
| Parks | 64 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 35 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.2 km | 35.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Carrum Downs | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,976 | 17,215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,160 | 18,150 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,227 | 19,762 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carrum Downs or Seaford?
Carrum Downs has the higher residential safety score (Carrum Downs 65/100 vs Seaford 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Carrum Downs or Seaford?
Carrum Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $844K.
Which has better schools, Carrum Downs or Seaford?
Seaford has a higher average school ICSEA (Carrum Downs 1004 vs Seaford 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carrum Downs or Seaford?
Seaford has the higher transport score (Carrum Downs 48/100 vs Seaford 94/100).
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