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VIC · Frankston Council

Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201

Current weather

13.9°CRain showers

77% humidity · 17.5 km/h wind · 16.4° / 10.6° today · 11.5 mm rain

Desirability index

37.8/100

#301 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Carrum Downs is a mid-sized suburb in the Frankston area, home to around 21,976 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,360 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 107.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 54 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
21,976
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,658
Dwelling vacancy
4.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
384 of 8,690
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
63.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
721 / 1,630 / 34

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)
2,360
Against the person
355
Against property
1,293
Rate per 1,000 residents
107.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 62 residents
State safety percentile
77.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-2.2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage160
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle304
  • B49 Other Theft209
  • C32 Drug Possession163
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order257

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
995
  • Banyan Fields Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Carrum Downs Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Rowellyn Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Joachim's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

105 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Carrum Downs Regional SC/Lyrebird Dr
  • Dean Ct/Tattler St
  • Lyrebird Dr/Hall Rd
  • Parkdale Dr/Tattler St
  • Rowellyn Ave/Hall Rd

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Roadworks & transport

54 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, FRANKSTON FREEWAY17 Apr 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY17 Apr 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, THOMPSON-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON17 Apr 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY, PENINSULA LINK IN-EASTLINK RAMP OF17 Apr 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 01/06/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD, FRANKSTON-DANDENONG-PENINSULA LINK IN RAMP ON31 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 01/06/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD, OGRADYS ROAD31 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 01/06/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PENINSULA LINK OUT-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF, PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY31 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 01/06/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD, FRANKSTON-DANDENONG-PENINSULA LINK OUT RAMP ON31 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 01/06/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PENINSULA LINK OUT-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF, FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD31 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 01/06/2026 and 28/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY, PENINSULA LINK OUT-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF31 May 2026 – 27 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

100 planning-related records

2021· 39 proposals

  • August 2021

  • To erect and display internally illuminated business identification signage in a Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z)
    71 HALL ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into one hundred and thirty five (135) lots in a General Residentail Zone (GRZ) and vesting of road in Council
    17 PAGETT ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct a carport and verandah
    2 CARRINGTON CRESCENT CARRUM DOWNS 3201Withdrawn
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    2 LAUREL CRESCENT CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Section 72 - Construction of two or more dwellings (162 two or three storey dwellings) on a lot in a General Residential Zone Subdivision (in stages) Removal of native vegetation
    26 BRUNNINGS ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To undertake works (sculpture installation) in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    11 ASTER AVENUE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Withdrawn
  • To re-subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a Green Wedge Zone (GWZ) and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 2 (ESO2) To undertake works within the tree protection zone of substantial trees in a Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 2 (SLO2) To create access to a Transport Zone 2 and to subdivide land adjacent to a Transport Zone 2
    774 FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Refusal issued by a delegate
  • To construct buildings and works for two (2) outbuildings associated with a Section 2 use in a General Residential Zone and to construct a building and construct and carry out works in a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
    100 BALLARTO ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Withdrawn
  • To construct buildings and works (overhead crane) in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    43 ASTER AVENUE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Withdrawn
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    26 JULIANA DRIVE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) double storey dwelling to rear of existing dwelling (two (2) dwellings on a lot) in a General Residential Zone (GRZ).
    44 BUSHLARK DRIVE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
    51 PADDINGTON AVENUE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into twenty seven (27) lots in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    38 BUONTEMPO ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone
    28 SUNBIRD CRESCENT CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of land for indoor recreation facility (dance studio) within an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    85-87 BOUNDARY ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling (two (2) dwellings) on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    1 MOODIE COURT CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To vary restrictive covenant No.1(c) on Plan of Subdivision number 544096Y to read: (c) permit access from land not located within the land contained in Plan of Subdivision PS544095B into, over, through of under a burdened lot, EXCEPT FOR LOT 103 AND LOT 104 WHICH ARE PERMITTED TO BE ACCESSED FROM LAND CONTAINED IN PC380241S.
    19 NETWORK DRIVE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - Use and development of a Child Care Centre; associated business identification signage and access to a Road Zone 1 Amendments: Increase number of children from 120 to 128 Relocate vehicle crossover Provide two (2) additional parking spaces Raise Finished Floor Level by 500mm Remove (1) street tree and provide two (2) new street trees
    57 MCCORMICKS ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • To construct one (1) double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling (two (2) dwellings on a lot) in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    11 QUAIL COURT CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of Easement
    21 Colemans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land for Materials Recycling
    7 LIEBER GROVE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To convert an existing dependent person unit into a dwelling (two (2) dwellings on a lot) in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    76 LYREBIRD DRIVE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Section 72 - To use the land for a restaurant, to sell and consume liquor (On Licence Premises) and a reduction in the bicycle facilities requirement of Clause 52.34 of the Frankston Planning Scheme. To amend the permit by: - Amending what the permit allows to read ' To use the land for a restaurant and function centre, to sell and consume liquor (On Licence Premises), a reduction in the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06, and a reduction in the bicycle facilities requirement of Clause 52.
    FACTORY 13/684-700 FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct twenty two (22) dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to remove native vegetation under Clause 52.17 Native Vegetation of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    92 CADLES ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Refusal issued by a delegate
  • To construct buildings and works (mezzanine) in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    16 Progress DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works within an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    67 Frankston Gardens DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • To use the land for an indoor recreation facility
    Factory 29/684-700 Frankston-Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct a mezzanine floor within an existing building in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    4 Daniel DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into eleven (11) lots and common property in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    35 Broderick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) single storey dwelling to rear of an existing dwelling (two (2) dwellings) on a lot on a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    5 SHEARWATER DRIVE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To construct a building and construct and carry out works in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z), to erect and display illuminated business identification signage and to reduce the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    42 Colemans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • To construct a Dependent Persons Unit in a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
    24 Richmond AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one hundred and thirty-five (135) dwellings in stages in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to remove native vegetation under Clause 52.17 of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    17 PAGETT ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct seven (7) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to alter access to a road in a Road Zone
    21 MCCORMICKS ROAD CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land for an indoor recreational facility in an Industrial 1 Zone (I1Z)
    17 LEAH GROVE CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To use the site as a place of worship, associated buildings and works, reduction to the carparking requirements of the Frankston Planning Scheme and display of an internally illuminated advertising sign. This application is to amend the planning permit to change the Sunday hours of use from 8am-2pm to 8am-10pm; and to change the sign.
    1/2 AMAYLA CRESCENT CARRUM DOWNS 3201Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • To construct modifications to the existing building in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    10 Brett DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - For the use and development of the land for a Cultural and Heritage Centre for the Shri Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple, with associated provision of car parking and landscaping, plus associated removal of native vegetation. Amendment - Buildings and works (dining hall and kitchen) associated with the existing Cultural and Heritage Centre.
    52 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - Five (5) lot subdivision
    39 McCormicks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 61 proposals

  • December 2020

  • To construct buildings and works (mezzanines) in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z) (retrospective)
    28A Brett DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

112 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ANZATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Brumby's BakeriesBakery
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (10)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Amayla Crescent/Frankston-Dandenong RoadBus stop
  • Banyan Fields Primary School/Cadles RoadBus stop
  • Black Wattle Way/Cadles RoadBus stop
  • Broderick Road/Frankston-Dandenong RoadBus 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

24 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Allied ReservePark
  • Arcadia Street ReservePark
  • Banjo Rise ReservePark
  • Banyan ReservePark
  • Bella Drive ReservePark
  • Botany ParkPark
  • Botany Park Recreation ReservePark
  • Carrum Downs ReservePark
  • Carrum Woods ReservePark
  • Cicada Court ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
15
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Australian Clinical Labssample_collection
  • Back In Motionphysiotherapist
  • Botany Park Medical CentreLyrebird Driveclinic
  • Carrum Downs Doctorsdoctor
  • Carrum Downs Medical Centredoctor
  • Clinicclinic
  • Core Dental Carrum Downsdentist
  • Medical Centreclinic
  • Pharmacypharmacy
  • PharmacySelectpharmacy

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bower Bird Pre-Schoolkindergarten
  • Bower Bird Pre-SchoolLyrebird Drivekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs Hall RoadHall Roadchildcare
  • Kids Paradise Child CareFulmar Streetchildcare
  • Lyrebird 3-Year-Old Kinderkindergarten
  • Lyrebird Ocassional Carechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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)
87
Parks (OSM)
64

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
37.8/100
Cohort rank
#301 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Bower Bird Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Bower Bird Pre-SchoolchildcareLyrebird Drivekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs Hall RoadchildcareHall Roadchildcare
  • Kids Paradise Child CarechildcareFulmar Streetchildcare
  • Lyrebird 3-Year-Old Kinderchildcarekindergarten
  • Lyrebird Ocassional Carechildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Australian Clinical Labshealthsample_collection
  • Back In Motionhealthphysiotherapist
  • Botany Park Medical CentrehealthLyrebird Driveclinic

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