City of Kingston
Carrum
Carrum at a glance
Median house
$1,100,500
Median unit
$762,500
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,239
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Carrum.
Carrum (3197) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,100,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Carrum has roughly 4,239 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carrum scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carrum's population at 4,239, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,239
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,100,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $762,500, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit 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
$1,100,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $762,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$545/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$1,100,500
$762,500
4,239
Median age: 40
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 3.21% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,100,500 price tag). Units yield 3.72% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 20263.21%
Based on $1,100,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.72%
Based on $762,500 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 202667%
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.
276
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.
2
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carrum.
Local schools for Carrum
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carrum Primary School
Bonbeach Primary School
Patterson River Secondary College
© 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.
- What is the median house price in Carrum?
- The median house price in Carrum, VIC 3197 is $1,100,500. The median unit price is $762,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Carrum postcode?
- Carrum is in the 3197 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Carrum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $545.
- What schools are in Carrum?
- There are 20 schools serving Carrum on this page, including Carrum Primary School, Bonbeach Primary School, Patterson River Secondary College.
- How walkable is Carrum?
- Carrum has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carrum?
- Carrum is close to Bonbeach, Patterson Lakes, Chelsea, Seaford, Chelsea Heights.
- What is the population of Carrum?
- Carrum has approximately 4,239 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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