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Carrum Downs Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Carrum Downs Compares
Carrum Downs vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Carrum Downs | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,658 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $370 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3201 covers Carrum Downs, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 36 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Frankston.
According to the 2021 Census, Carrum Downs has a population of 21,976 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,658, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 349 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Carrum Downs includes a median weekly rent of $370, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 8,307 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carrum Downs scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Carrum Downs area, including Carrum Downs Secondary College, Rowellyn Park Primary School, Banyan Fields Primary School and others.
Carrum Downs is part of the Frankston statistical area in Victoria.
Carrum Downs Details
| Postcode | 3201 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 21,976 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,658/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $817/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 20.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1082/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8,307 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 349 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.0975353 |
| Longitude | 145.1706992 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Frankston |
| Local Government | Frankston |
| Federal Electorate | Dunkley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,213 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,479 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 6,883 (31.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,440 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 2,961 (13.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,402 (10.9%) |
| Arthritis | 1,876 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 1,372 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 840 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 563 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 434 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 181 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 375 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,007 (36.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,286 (40.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,530 (18.7%) |
Schools in Carrum Downs
Suburbs Near Carrum Downs
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.