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Carrum Downs, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Carrum Downs is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 21,976. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 21,976 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.0997°, 145.1725° |
| 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 | $27,615 |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
About Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 21,976. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 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 Downs vs Australia Average
Income: Carrum Downs vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,615 |
| 63% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,615 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $531 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,088 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $208,400 |
| 26% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Housing Units | 8,790 |
Property Tax
Climate in Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs 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 655 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 | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0997°N, 145.1725°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in |
Carrum Downs has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Carrum Downs
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowellyn Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Flinders Christian Community College Carrum Downs Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Seaford Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Banyan Fields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joachim's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carrum Downs
27 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 | |
| World Buddhist Radio | buddhism, meditation | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Yarra Valley FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SYN FM | alternative, college radio | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | - | MP3 320 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 | |
| South Coast FM | pop music, pop rock | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Carrum Downs
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian National Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballam Park Homestead | ||||
| Dromana and District Historical Society Museum | ||||
| Fisherman's Cottage | ||||
| Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History | ||||
| Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History | ||||
| Hastings Museum | ||||
| Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Monash Federation Centre | ||||
| Monash Historic Society | ||||
| Monash University Museum of Art | ||||
| Mordialloc Historical Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Photography | ||||
| Old Post Office Museum | ||||
| Southern Sherbrook Historical Society | ||||
| Twisted Science | ||||
| Upwey / Belgrave RSL | ||||
| Victorian Maritime Centre |
Libraries in Carrum Downs
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton 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 | |||||
| Brighton 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 | |||||
| Elsternwick 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Vermont South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheelers Hill Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carrum Downs
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akoonah Park Market | |||||
| Bittern Sunday market | |||||
| Fair Treasures | |||||
| Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory | |||||
| Food Trucks | |||||
| Gully Market | |||||
| Oakleigh Market | |||||
| Seaford Farmer's Market | |||||
| St Kilda Esplanade Market | |||||
| St Kilda Esplanade Market | |||||
| St Kilda Twilight Market | |||||
| St Kilda Twilight Market |
Restaurants in Carrum Downs
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Carrum Downs
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Carrum Downs
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carrum Downs
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Carrum Downs
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Carrum Downs
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Carrum Downs
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Shepherd Brewing | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Mornington Peninsula Brewery | ||||
| The Local Brew House | ||||
| TWØBAYS Brewing Co | ||||
| Wolf of the Willows |
Stadiums & Teams in Carrum Downs
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Malvern Cricket Club |
Airports Near Carrum Downs
37 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 |
| 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 Downs
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Treatment Centers in Carrum Downs
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Airlie Women's Clinic | ||
| Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Aspect Heatherton | ||
| Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine | ||
| Caulfield Natural Health Clinic | ||
| Delmont Day Program | ||
| Dr Daniel Traum | ||
| Equilibrium | ||
| Iris Family Medicine | ||
| Medical One - Elwood | ||
| Skindepth | ||
| The Children's Surgery | ||
| The Mornington Centre | ||
| The Social Domain | ||
| Vitality Medical | ||
| Ward Rehabilitation B |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carrum Downs
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antioch House | |
| Antioch House | |
| Fire Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Serbian Orthodox Church of St. King Stephen of Dechany | |
| Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple | |
| The Salvation Army Community Church |
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What is the population of Carrum Downs?
Carrum Downs has a population of 21,976 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 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Carrum Downs expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,615, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,400 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Carrum Downs?
Carrum Downs 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 Downs?
Carrum Downs has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $531. There are 2,088 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Carrum Downs?
The median home value in Carrum Downs is $208,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,042. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.