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Caroline Springs, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Caroline Springs is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 24,488. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
24,488 Population 5/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,817 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,817 median income, 6.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,488
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,817
Per Capita$27,817
Unemployment6.3%

Housing

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Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership77.2%
Housing Units9,795

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population24,488
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates-37.7412°, 144.7363°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,817
Median Age35.0 years

About Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 24,488. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Caroline Springs has a population of 24,488 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

24,488
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Caroline Springs vs Australia Average

The median household income in Caroline Springs is $27,817, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,817 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $535, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,326 business establishments.

Income: Caroline Springs vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,817
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,817
Avg Weekly Wage$535

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,326

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Caroline Springs is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 77.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 9,795 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.2%
Owner-Occupied77.2%
Renter-Occupied22.8%
Housing Units9,795

Property Tax

Climate in Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27° 39.0
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.7° 41.9
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 36.9
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.6° 41.6
May 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.7° 33.9
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14° 41.2
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.4° 32.7
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6° / 14.7° 39.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.2° / 17.1° 45.4
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20° 47.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.6° 59.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.8° 52.1
Caroline Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7412°N, 144.7363°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 143 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 149 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 119 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 139 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 124 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 142 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 122 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 136 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 122 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 130 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 143 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 146 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 24 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 120 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 102 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 58 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 142 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 140 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 92 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Caroline Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Caroline Springs

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lakeview Senior College
Australian International Academy Caroline Springs Campus
Creekside College
Brookside College
Christ the Priest Primary School
Australian International Academy of Education – Caroline Springs Junior Campus
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Radio Stations near Caroline Springs

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
K Rock Geelong 95.5 AAC+ 64 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Caroline Springs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ACMI
ACMI
Alma Doepel Restoration Project
Alma Doepel Restoration Project
ANZ Banking Museum
ANZ Banking Museum
Australian Museum of Performing Arts
Australian Museum of Performing Arts
Australian Music Vault
Australian Music Vault
B-24 Liberator Museum
Bluestone Cottage Museum
Bluestone Cottage Museum
Brew Tower Museum
Brew Tower Museum
Broadmeadows Museum
Buxton Contemporary (868)
Chinese Museum
Chinese Museum
Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Fire Services Museum
Fire Services Museum
Fox Classic Car Museum
Fox Classic Car Museum
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Grainger Museum
Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy & Pathology
Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy & Pathology
Hellenic Museum
Hellenic Museum
HMAS Castlemaine
HMAS Castlemaine
HMAS Castlemaine
HMAS Castlemaine
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Immigration Museum
Immigration Museum
Islamic Museum of Australia
Islamic Museum of Australia
Koorie Heritage Trust
Koorie Heritage Trust
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum
Moonee Ponds Court House Museum
Moonee Ponds Court House Museum
Museo Italiano
Museo Italiano
Newport Railway Museum
Newport Railway Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum
Polish Museum and Archives in Australia
Polish Museum and Archives in Australia
RAAF Museum
RMIT Design Archives
RMIT Design Archives
Scienceworks
Scienceworks
Shot Tower Museum
Shot Tower Museum
Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre
Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre
St. John Ambulance Museum
St. John Ambulance Museum
The Australian Sports Museum
The Australian Sports Museum
The Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum
The Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum
The Pumping Station
The Pumping Station
Tiegs Museum
Tiegs Museum

Libraries in Caroline Springs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 John Street Little Library0.0
Albert Park Library0.0
Altona Library0.0
Altona Meadows Library0.0
Altona North Community Library0.0
Architecture, Building & Planning Library0.0
Ascot Vale Library0.0
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre0.0
Baillieu Library0.0
Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library0.0
Brimbank Libraries Deer Park Branch0.0
Brimbank Library0.0
Brunswick Library0.0
Campbell Turnbull Library0.0
Carlton Library0.0
Carmelite Library0.0
Caroline Springs Library0.0
Christian Science Reading Room0.0
City Library0.0
Coburg Library0.0
Coburg Station Book Fridge0.0
Craigieburn Library0.0
Dalton McCaughey Library0.0
Eastern Resource Centre Library (Building 171)0.0
Emerald Hill Library0.0
Fawkner Library0.0
Fitzroy Library0.0
Flemington Library0.0
Footscray Library0.0
Footscray Mechanics' Institute Library0.0
Giblin Eunson Library0.0
Gladstone Park Library0.0
Glenroy Library0.0
Hume Global Learning Centre - Broadmeadows0.0
J.A. Gilruth Library0.0
Julia Gillard Library0.0
Keilor Village Library0.0
Kirrip biik Park Free mini library0.0
Knowledge Resource Centre0.0
Law Library0.0
Law Library Victoria0.0
Legal Aid public law library0.0
Library0.0
Library at the Dock0.0
Little free library0.0
Little library0.0
Maribyrnong Library0.0
Melton Library & Learning Hub0.0
Merlo little library0.0
Middle Park Library0.0
narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services0.0
Newport Library0.0
NGV Library0.0
North Melbourne Library0.0
Point Cook Library0.0
Port Melbourne Library0.0
RMIT Carlton Library0.0
RMIT Swanston Library0.0
RMIT University Brunswick Library0.0
Rowden White Library (Levels 2 & 3)0.0
Russian House Library0.0
Sam Merrifield Library0.0
Southbank Library0.0
Southbank Library at Boyd0.0
St Albans Library0.0
State Library Victoria0.0
Sunbury Library0.0
Sunshine Library0.0
Tullamarine Library0.0
West Footscray Library0.0
Williamstown Library0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Manor Lakes Branch0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Werribee Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Caroline Springs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carlton Farmers Market
Carlton Farmers Market
Ceres Makers and Flea Market
Ceres Makers and Flea Market
Coburg Farmers Market
Coburg Farmers Market
Fitzroy Market
Fitzroy Market
Gasworks Farmers' Market
Lakes Fresh Food Market
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market
Regional Farmers Markets
Regional Farmers Markets
Rose Street Artist Market
Rose Street Artist Market
South Melbourne Market
Spotswood Slow Food Market
Spotswood Slow Food Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market
St Kilda Twilight Market
St Kilda Twilight Market
Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable
Sunday Market
Sunday Market
University Plaza

Restaurants in Caroline Springs

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Billy's Paddock
Nando's
Slices Restaurant
The Lake House

Cafes in Caroline Springs

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brew Brothers
Red Beetle Cafe

Gas Stations in Caroline Springs

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Eleven Rockbank

Banks in Caroline Springs

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Shopping Malls in Caroline Springs

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Shopping Centre Caroline Springs

Gyms in Caroline Springs

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Caroline Springs

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
CoConspirators Brewing Co
CoConspirators Brewing Co
Hawkers Beer
Henry Street Brewhouse
Henry Street Brewhouse
Hop Nation
Keeper
Keeper
The Incubator – Fixation Brewing Co.
The Incubator – Fixation Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Caroline Springs

TeamLeagueDivision
AAMI Park
Coburg City Oval
Flemington Grandstand
John Cain Arena
Main Arena
Margaret Court Arena
Marvel Stadium
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Parkville Tennis Club
Princes Park
Rod Laver Arena
Victoria University Community Sports Stadium
Whitten Oval

Airports Near Caroline Springs

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Caroline Springs

52 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
4Cyte Pathology Footscray
Ageless Skin & Laser Clinic
Albert Road General Practice
Bay Street Medical
Bell Street Family Medical Centre
Brunswick Medical Imaging
Bupa
Capstone Medical Centre Southbank
Cardigan House Consulting Suites
Casualty
Central City Community Health Service
Chase Medical Centre
Citymed
Collins St Medical Center
Connect Health + Movement
Dr Bach's Medical Clinic
Dr Johannes Kern
Edgewater Medical Centre
Errol Street Medical Centre
Errol Street Spinal & Sport Therapy
EyeCare Clinic
Fertility Control Clinic
Inner Melbourne Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Inner North Medical Clinic
Inner North Medical Clinic
Jean Hailes at Epworth
Jewell Medical Clinic
Mandalay
Maternal and Child Health Centre
Medical Hub @ RMIT
Melbourne Cardiology Services
Melbourne Dental Xray
Melbourne Mothers
Melbourne Natural Wellness
Merri-bek Family Doctors
Military Road Medical Centre
Millenium Medical
Pain Stoppers
QV Medical Centre
Radiology Imaging Solutions
SIA Medical Centre
Smith Street Medical Centre
Stable Health
Timothy Robinson
Turn the Corner
Vena Clinic
Victoria Parade Surgery Centre
Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists
Victorian Clinical Genetics Services
Victorian Endocrine Clinic
Viva Physiotherapy
Yarraville Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caroline Springs

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kundrathu Kumaran Temple
Melbourne Chin Church
Paramitha Buddhist Viharaya
Sri Swaminarayan Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caroline Springs

What is the population of Caroline Springs?

Caroline Springs has a population of 24,488 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Caroline Springs expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,817, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Caroline Springs?

Caroline Springs has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Caroline Springs?

The unemployment rate in Caroline Springs is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $535. There are 2,326 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Caroline Springs?

The median home value in Caroline Springs is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 77.2%.

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