VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council
Carrum, VIC, 3197
Current weather
14.5°CRain showers
77% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.6° today · 8.7 mm rain
Desirability index
95.9/100
How this score is calculated#17 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Carrum is a smaller suburban community in the Kingston (Vic.) area, home to around 4,239 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 280 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 66.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,239
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,732
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 192 of 1,995
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,069
- Employment rate
- 63%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 138 / 750 / 228
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 280
- Against the person
- 59
- Against property
- 148
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -19.5%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft26
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle43
- B49 Other Theft19
- C32 Drug Possession32
- Other Crimes Against The Person17
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,075
- Carrum Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
40 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bike & Ride
- Carrum Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Carrum Railway Station
- Carrum Station
- Carrum Station
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
90 planning-related records
2021· 44 proposals
September 2021
- The development of this site for four (4) dwellings, in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof:UNIT 1 10 JOHNSON AVENUE CARRUM 3197Permit issued by the RA
- The development of three (3) dwellings42 MCLEOD ROAD CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
- To develop and use this site for a dual occupancy, in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof.51A KALIMNA STREET CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings37 WHATLEY STREET CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
- Replacement of front fence1 43 VALETTA STREET CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of this site for two (2) dwellings, in accordance with plans submitted pursuant to condition 1 hereof16B GRAHAM ROAD CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
- Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots47 CHURCH ROAD CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings552 STATION STREET CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
- The removal of native vegetation pursuant to Clause 52.17CARRUM SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB, 15 OLD POST OFFICE LANE CARRUM 3197Permit issued by the RA
- Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling on land in a Special Building Overlay8 MELALEUCA DRIVE CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- The construction of three (3) double storey dwellings4 KALIMNA STREET CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide the Land into Seven (7) Lots531 STATION STREET CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide the land into four (4) lots9 Smith StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and café licence) in accordance with the endorsed plans640 NEPEAN HIGHWAY CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS1 9 KALIMNA STREET CARRUM 3197Withdrawn
- Construct a shed on land within a Special Building Overlay47 Kalimna StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop the land for the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings2 ANITA COURT CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works to an existing dwelling including the construction of a lift shaft669-670 NEPEAN HIGHWAY CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop the land for the construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling21 True AvenueWithdrawn
- The construction of seven (7) double storey dwellings531 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The construction of a verandah within an SBO12 26 VALETTA STREET CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- The development of four (4) dwellings and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans14 WRIGHT STREET CARRUM 3197NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Install a Vergola1 705 Nepean HighwayNo permit required
- Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots11 Dahmen StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots66 Valetta StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of two (2) dwellings31 MELALEUCA DRIVE CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of alterations to the existing building in accordance with the endorsed plans506 STATION STREET CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Construct an extension of the existing dwelling on land within a Special Building Overlay28 True AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop the land for the construction of an extension to the existing dwelling on land within a Special Building Overlay21 True AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide the Land into Two (2) lots in the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 1 and 7) and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and creation of easements2-4 Dennett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in the Design and Development Overlay and to create a restriction.1 657 NEPEAN HIGHWAY CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The removal of an easement1 Colenso StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Develop the land for five (5) dwellings15 GRAHAM ROAD CARRUM 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide the Land into Four (4) Lots9 Smith StreetLapsed
- Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots2-4 Dennett StreetWithdrawn
- The development of a second dwelling (to the front of an existing), with associated alterations and additions to the existing dwelling663 Nepean HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings in a side by side arrangement44 EMMA STREET CARRUM 3197NOD issued by a delegate
February 2021
- The development of two (2) dwellings3 WALKERS ROAD CARRUM 3197Lapsed
- The development of two (2) dwellings on land in a Special Building Overlay24 Melaleuca DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- In accordance with the endorsed plans, the Development of two (2) dwellings.11 Tennyson StreetNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
102 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (5)
- Bench (37)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Bus stop (3)
- Carrum Primary School/Walkers RoadBus stop
- Carrum PS 857Bus stop
- Carrum Station rail replacement stopBus stop
- Carrum Station/McLeod RoadBus stop
- Carrum Station/Station Street (Bay A)Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Carrum Foreshore ParkPark
- Roy Dore ReservePark
- The Beauty SpotPark
- Yarning CirclePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- 3 Steps GymStation Streetexcercise_physiologist
- Atticus HealthStation Streetdoctor
- Carrum ClinicStation Streetdoctor
- Carrum PharmacyStation Streetpharmacy
- Carruthers PharmacyNepean Highwaypharmacy
- LiveWell DentalNepean Highwaydentist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Carrum Family and Children's CentreGraham Roadchildcare
- Patterson Lakes World of LearningMcLeod Roadkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 95.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #17 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Carrum Family and Children's CentrechildcareGraham Roadchildcare
- Patterson Lakes World of LearningchildcareMcLeod Roadkindergarten
- 3 Steps GymhealthStation Streetexcercise_physiologist
- Atticus HealthhealthStation Streetdoctor
- Carrum ClinichealthStation Streetdoctor
- Carrum PharmacyhealthStation Streetpharmacy
- Carruthers PharmacyhealthNepean Highwaypharmacy
- LiveWell DentalhealthNepean Highwaydentist
- Carrum Foreshore Parkgovernmentpark
- Roy Dore Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
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