Carrum vs Bonbeach
Carrum (median $1,100,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Bonbeach ($1,107,500).
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Carrum and Bonbeach side by side
| Measure | Carrum | Bonbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,500 | $1,107,500 |
| Median unit | $762,500 | $702,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $545/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 60 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 4,239 | 6,855 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bonbeach (1067) sits above Carrum (1046).
- For buyers
- Carrum is the lower entry point at $1,100,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Bonbeach edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1046).
Carrum vs Bonbeach: common questions
Is Carrum or Bonbeach cheaper to buy in?
Carrum has the lower median house price at $1,100,500, roughly 1% below Bonbeach ($1,107,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carrum or Bonbeach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonbeach scores 1067 vs 1046 in Carrum. 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.
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