Overall score
Carnegie
59.4/100
Murrumbeena
59.9/100
Carnegie vs Murrumbeena, VIC Suburb Comparison
Murrumbeena for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarnegieMurrumbeena
Crime rate
Carnegie
47.8 / 1k
Murrumbeena
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carnegie
430
Murrumbeena
399
Population
Carnegie
17,909
Murrumbeena
9,996
Metric leadCarnegie 6Murrumbeena 43 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMurrumbeena
- Best for investmentMurrumbeena
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Carnegie | Murrumbeena |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.4/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.8 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 430 | 399 |
| Planning activity | 170 | 119 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Population | 17,909 | 9,996 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Carnegie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Murrumbeena is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Carnegie tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Murrumbeena stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Murrumbeena, while Carnegie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.