Carisbrook
VIC 3464 · Central Goldfields
1,192 (2021) → 1,243 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carisbrook is a stable suburb in Central Goldfields, VIC 3464, about 132km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Carisbrook are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 7/100, and is about 125km inland. Carisbrook has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.68%), Italy (0.84%), New Zealand (0.84%), Philippines (0.59%), Germany (0.25%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.34%), Greek (0.34%), Italian (0.34%), Portuguese (0.34%), Tagalog (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Carisbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1019
- Highview CollegeSecondary · Independent · 9.5kmICSEA 1021
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carisbrook
Is Carisbrook safe?
Carisbrook has a residential safety score of 80/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,020 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Carisbrook from Melbourne CBD?
Carisbrook is about 132.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Carisbrook?
Carisbrook has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 958 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carisbrook?
Carisbrook has a transport score of 7/100 and 2 bus stops.