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Carrum, Australia
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Carrum is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,239. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Carrum
Carrum is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 33 km (21 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Kingston local government area. Carrum recorded a population of 4,239 at the 2021 census.
People
Economy
BHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 4,239 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.0833°, 145.1333° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.2 inches (842 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,265 |
| Median Age | 40.0 years |
About Carrum
Carrum is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,239. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Carrum vs Australia Average
Income: Carrum vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,265 |
| 58% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,265 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $601 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 403 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $228,800 |
| 19% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,144 |
| 2% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,696 |
Property Tax
Climate in Carrum
Carrum has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0833°N, 145.1333°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in |
Carrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Carrum
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrum Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seaford North Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Patterson River Secondary College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carrum
26 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 Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| World Buddhist Radio | buddhism, meditation | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| Yarra Valley FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| SYN FM | alternative, college radio | AAC+ 128 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 Carrum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian National Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballam Park Homestead | ||||
| Fisherman's Cottage | ||||
| Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History | ||||
| Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History | ||||
| Hastings Museum | ||||
| Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Monash Federation Centre | ||||
| Monash Historic Society | ||||
| Monash University Museum of Art | ||||
| Mordialloc Historical Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Photography | ||||
| Newport Railway Museum | ||||
| Newport Railway Museum | ||||
| Old Post Office Museum | ||||
| Southern Sherbrook Historical Society | ||||
| St. John Ambulance Museum | ||||
| St. John Ambulance Museum | ||||
| Twisted Science | ||||
| Upwey / Belgrave RSL |
Libraries in Carrum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumaris Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bentleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhai Vir Singh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boronia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braille and Talking Book Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Camberwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmelite Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caulfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheltenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarinda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cornish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cranbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dandenong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elsternwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emerald Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Endeavour Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Federation University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferntree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frankston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Waverley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hargrave-Andrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hastings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knox Library – Ngarrgoo | 0.0 | |||||
| Lamm Jewish Library of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MacGregor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malvern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mentone Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middle Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller's Homestead | 0.0 | |||||
| Mornington Peninsula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt Waverley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narre Warren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash) | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Phoenix Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Melbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prahran Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prahran Square Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rowville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandringham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Louis Matheson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Joachim's School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Kilda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toorak/South Yarra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vermont South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheelers Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Williamstown Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carrum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akoonah Park Market | |||||
| Fair Treasures | |||||
| Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory | |||||
| Food Trucks | |||||
| Gasworks Farmers' Market | |||||
| Gully Market | |||||
| Oakleigh Market | |||||
| Prahran Market | |||||
| Regional Farmers Markets | |||||
| Regional Farmers Markets | |||||
| Seaford Farmer's Market | |||||
| St Kilda Esplanade Market | |||||
| St Kilda Esplanade Market | |||||
| St Kilda Twilight Market | |||||
| St Kilda Twilight Market |
Cafes in Carrum
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Carrum
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carrum
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Carrum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Shepherd Brewing | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Killer Sprocket Brewery | ||||
| Mornington Peninsula Brewery | ||||
| The Local Brew House | ||||
| Wolf of the Willows |
Stadiums & Teams in Carrum
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Kooyong Stadium | ||
| Malvern Cricket Club |
Airports Near Carrum
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bunurong Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bunyip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coldstream Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drouin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inverloch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leongatha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lilydale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Longwarry Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nar Nar Goon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | - | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taggerty Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tooradin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wonthaggi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Carrum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Carrum Authorised Newsagency |
Treatment Centers in Carrum
25 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4Cyte Pathology | ||
| ACE Sports Clinic | ||
| Airlie Women's Clinic | ||
| Albert Road General Practice | ||
| Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Aspect Heatherton | ||
| Bay Street Medical | ||
| Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine | ||
| Caulfield Natural Health Clinic | ||
| Delmont Day Program | ||
| Dr Daniel Traum | ||
| Dr Kirstin Charlesworth | ||
| Epworth Camberwell | ||
| Equilibrium | ||
| Iris Family Medicine | ||
| Medical One - Elwood | ||
| Melbourne Pathology | ||
| Prahran clinic | ||
| Prahran Market Clinic | ||
| Skindepth | ||
| The Children's Surgery | ||
| The Mornington Centre | ||
| The Social Domain | ||
| Vitality Medical | ||
| Ward Rehabilitation B |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Carrum
What is the population of Carrum?
Carrum has a population of 4,239 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.
Is Carrum expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,265, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $228,800 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Carrum?
Carrum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.
How is the job market in Carrum?
Carrum has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $601. There are 403 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Carrum?
The median home value in Carrum is $228,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,144. The homeownership rate is 68.8%.