Carrum
VIC 3197 · Kingston
4,239 (2021) → 4,366 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carrum is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3197, about 33km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $966K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 98/100, and is right by the coast. Carrum has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3197 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.07%), New Zealand (1.65%), India (0.94%), South Africa (0.75%), China (0.73%)
Top languages: Greek (1.49%), Mandarin (0.92%), Russian (0.92%), Spanish (0.66%), Thai (0.5%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1030 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Carrum Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
Nearby (within 10km)
- Patterson River Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1015
- Bonbeach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1077
- Seaford North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1070
- Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1061
- Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1075
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1084
- Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL CampusSecondary · Government · 3km
- Westall Secondary College-LEEP ChelseaSecondary · Government · 3km
- Seaford Primary School-Seaford Special Assistance UnitPrimary · Government · 3km
- Seaford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1030
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1070
- Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1059
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
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Frequently asked questions about Carrum
Is Carrum safe?
Carrum has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 6,204 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Carrum?
In Carrum, the .
How far is Carrum from Melbourne CBD?
Carrum is about 32.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 73 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carrum?
Carrum has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carrum?
Carrum has a transport score of 98/100 and 27 bus stops.