Carrum Downs at a glance
Median house
$775,000
Median unit
$600,000
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
22.0k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Carrum Downs.
The postcode for Carrum Downs is 3201 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Carrum Downs is $775,000.
Carrum Downs (3201) sits in the Frankston region of Victoria. The median house here is $775,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Carrum Downs has roughly 21,976 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Carrum Downs scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 14 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carrum Downs's population at 21,976, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
21,976
Median age
36
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $775,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $600,000, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $155,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$775,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $600,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$775,000
$600,000
21,976
Median age: 36
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.76% (median rent $560/wk against a $775,000 price tag). Units yield 4.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.76%
Based on $775,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.07%
Based on $600,000 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 202670%
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.
1,867
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.
42
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carrum Downs.
Local schools for Carrum Downs
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Government School Catchment
Banyan Fields Primary School
Seaford Park Primary School
Rowellyn Park 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 Carrum Downs.
- What is the median house price in Carrum Downs?
- The median house price in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201 is $775,000. The median unit price is $600,000.
- What is the Carrum Downs postcode?
- Carrum Downs is in the 3201 postcode, in VIC, in the Frankston City Council region.
- Where is Carrum Downs?
- Carrum Downs is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3201. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Frankston City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carrum Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Carrum Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Carrum Downs on this page, including St Joachim's School, Banyan Fields Primary School, Seaford Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Carrum Downs?
- Carrum Downs has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carrum Downs?
- Carrum Downs is close to Seaford, Belvedere Park, Frankston North, Skye, Pines Forest.
- What is the population of Carrum Downs?
- The population of Carrum Downs is approximately 21,976 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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