Carrum Downs
VIC 3201 • Greater Melbourne
About Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs is an established southeastern suburb of 22,000 in Frankston, located 37 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. Though lacking direct rail, the suburb provides affordable family housing between Frankston and the growth corridors. Development from the 1980s-90s has matured into established streetscapes with quality infrastructure.
Carrum Downs Shopping Centre serves local needs, while the adjacent industrial area provides employment opportunities. The suburb is family-focused with good schools, parks, and sporting facilities. Carrum Downs attracts working families seeking affordable established housing in the southeast, offering more value than Frankston while maintaining access to bayside amenities and Peninsula lifestyle.
Carrum Downs falls under postcode 3201 and is governed by Frankston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Carrum (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesBallarto Road Carrum Downs 3201 VIC -
Woolworths100 Hall Road Carrum Downs 3201 VIC
Schools
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90 Cadles Road
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263 McCormicks Road
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100 Ballarto Road
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Rowellyn Avenue
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25 Broderick Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 781
- 2. India 617
- 3. New Zealand 587
- 4. Philippines 458
- 5. Sri Lanka 195
- 6. China 154
- 7. Scotland 148
- 8. South Africa 138
- 9. Netherlands 128
- 10. Fiji 122
- 11. Mauritius 96
- 12. Italy 95
- 13. Germany 77
- 14. Greece 68
- 15. Vietnam 68
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)