Carnegie at a glance
Median house
$1,810,000
Median unit
$683,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
17.9k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Carnegie.
The postcode for Carnegie is 3163 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Carnegie is $1,810,000.
Carnegie (3163) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,810,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Carnegie has roughly 17,909 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carnegie scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carnegie's population at 17,909, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
17,909
Median age
36
Family households
59%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,810,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $683,000, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $362,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,810,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $683,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$1,810,000
$683,000
17,909
Median age: 36
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.64% (median rent $570/wk against a $1,810,000 price tag). Units yield 3.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.64%
Based on $1,810,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.01%
Based on $683,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
981
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carnegie.
Local schools for Carnegie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carnegie Primary School
Glen Huntly Primary School
Murrumbeena Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carnegie.
- What is the median house price in Carnegie?
- The median house price in Carnegie, VIC 3163 is $1,810,000. The median unit price is $683,000.
- What is the Carnegie postcode?
- Carnegie is in the 3163 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Carnegie?
- Carnegie is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3163. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Carnegie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Carnegie?
- There are 20 schools serving Carnegie on this page, including Carnegie Primary School, St Anthony's School, Glen Huntly Primary School.
- How walkable is Carnegie?
- Carnegie has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carnegie?
- Carnegie is close to Darling South, Malvern East, Darling, Glen Huntly, Murrumbeena.
- What is the population of Carnegie?
- The population of Carnegie is approximately 17,909 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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