Carrum Downs
VIC 3201 · Frankston
21,976 (2021) → 23,160 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carrum Downs is a moderate growth suburb in Frankston, VIC 3201, about 36km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $700K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 48/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Carrum Downs has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3201 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.55%), India (2.81%), New Zealand (2.67%), Philippines (2.08%), Sri Lanka (0.89%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.98%), Greek (0.97%), Hindi (0.92%), Punjabi (0.92%), Tamil (0.86%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joachim's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
- Rowellyn Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
- Banyan Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 987
- Carrum Downs Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 969
- Flinders Christian Community College - Carrum Downs CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Seaford Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1005
- Aldercourt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 918
- Australian Christian College CaseyCombined · Independent · 3.1km
- Belvedere Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1004
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1070
- Skye Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 995
- Seaford North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1070
- Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1061
- Patterson River Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1015
- Mahogany Rise Primary School-Mahogany Rise Student Development CentrePrimary · Government · 3.9km
- Mahogany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 909
- Seaford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1030
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carrum Downs
Is Carrum Downs safe?
Carrum Downs has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 7,513 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Carrum Downs?
In Carrum Downs, the .
How far is Carrum Downs from Melbourne CBD?
Carrum Downs is about 36.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carrum Downs?
Carrum Downs has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1003 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carrum Downs?
Carrum Downs has a transport score of 48/100 and 105 bus stops.