Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs Property & Rent
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Carrum Downs Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
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📍 About Carrum Downs
CARRUM DOWNS is situated in the Mornington Peninsula region. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 21,976 residents across the suburb, creating a population density of 1082 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.8M, representing significant growth of 107% over the past 10 years. Units have also performed strongly, with a median price of $0.6M after rising 93% over the same decade.
Education: The suburb's educational landscape includes Carrum Downs Secondary College, a public school ranked #207 among state schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. For private education, families can access Flinders Christian Community College, which holds the #160 position among private schools.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a local crime rate of 8600 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.26x the Victorian average of 6810. This places the suburb close to Victorian average safety levels.
Demographics: The area hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.10% of the population, equating to approximately 461 people.
Transport: Carrum Downs is positioned approximately 47.3km from Melbourne's CBD, with typical car journey times of around 40 minutes. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are available in neighbouring areas.