SuburbCheck

Carnegie

VIC 3163 · Glen Eira

17,909 (2021) → 20,268 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

98
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

17,909
Population
$1.73M
Median house (2024)
60
Safety score
100
Transport score

Carnegie is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3163, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.73M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Carnegie has an overall score of 98/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.

12.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
6.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
60 m
To nearest station

Demographics

17,909
Population
36
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,878
vs NSW median+1.5%
Bachelor degree or higher66.5%
Born in Australia53.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,493 / 3,097 / 2,199

Top countries of birth: India (9.18%), China (6.18%), England (2.29%), Greece (1.65%), Malaysia (1.6%)

Top languages: Mandarin (7.36%), Greek (3.94%), Russian (3.38%), Cantonese (2.04%), Hindi (2.01%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.73M+9.6%
Median house (2024)
$621K-3.6%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

60
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

112
Break & enter dwelling625/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
68
Motor vehicle theft380/100k
24
Domestic assault134/100k
7
Robbery39/100k
36
Non-domestic assault201/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 947 (all categories, latest year)5,288 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

96

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

289
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1123 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Glen Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
  • Carnegie Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1144
  • St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1097
  • Noble Park English Language School-Stonnington Glen Eira CampusPrimary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1140
  • Kilvington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1171
  • Murrumbeena Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1158
  • Mckinnon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1159
  • De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.6km
  • Katandra Berendale Special School (interim name) - Walsh Street CampusCombined · Government · 1.6km
  • Glen Eira CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1116
  • Yesodei HaTorah College - Brighton CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
  • The Currajong SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1125
  • Mount Scopus Memorial College - Fink Karp Ivany CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
  • Mckinnon Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1117
  • Divrei EminehCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 938

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

100
1Metro
12Light rail
52Bus
CBD commute (est.)32 min (metro)
Nearest train stationCarnegie/Truganini Rd #68 (60 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

198 in suburbSupermarkets
11751 in suburbCafes/Rest.
306 in suburbParks
195 in suburbPlaygrounds
13112 in suburbPools
265 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
275 in suburbGPs
154 in suburbPharmacies
172 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
29529 in suburbSports fields
52 in suburbVets
Nearest beachElwood Beach (6.3 km)
Nearest hospitalCabrini Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest vet780 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (31.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

64

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

26
Gyms
19
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
295
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

32

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

30
Parks
0
Nature reserves
78
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

36

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
8
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

7

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
6
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.11

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

7

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.28

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate3.14%
Projected population 204121,763
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Glen Eira

Glen Huntly$1.08M99transportMurrumbeena$1.89M99transportOrmond$1.83M99transportCaulfield EastData not available100transportMcKinnonData not available99transportCaulfield South$1.69M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Carnegie

Is Carnegie safe?

Carnegie has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 5,288 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Carnegie?

In Carnegie, the .

How far is Carnegie from Melbourne CBD?

Carnegie is about 12.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Carnegie?

Carnegie has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1130 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Carnegie?

Carnegie has a transport score of 100/100 and 52 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.