Overall score
Carrum
60.2/100
Edithvale
62.7/100
Carrum vs Edithvale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Carrum for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarrumEdithvale
Crime rate
Carrum
60.7 / 1k
Edithvale
28.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrum
195
Edithvale
237
Population
Carrum
4,239
Edithvale
6,276
Metric leadCarrum 5Edithvale 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Carrum | Edithvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.7 / 1k | 28.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 48 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 195 | 237 |
| Planning activity | 90 | 117 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 0.2% |
| Population | 4,239 | 6,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Carrum reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Edithvale is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Carrum pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Edithvale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Carrum suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Edithvale is the stronger match for retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.