Carrum Downs vs Pines Forest
Carrum Downs scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrum Downs (1002) sits above Pines Forest (989).
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Carrum Downs and Pines Forest side by side
| Measure | Carrum Downs | Pines Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $775,000 | – |
| Median unit | $600,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 18 |
| Transit score | 30 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 21,976 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 685 mm | 685 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Carrum Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 989).
Carrum Downs vs Pines Forest: common questions
Does Carrum Downs or Pines Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrum Downs scores 1002 vs 989 in Pines Forest. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Carrum Downs or Pines Forest?
Carrum Downs scores 42/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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