Average rent in Carrum Downs, VIC2026

Carrum Downs is part of the Frankston council area and sits 37km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 21,976 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $370/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 27% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$370/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,976

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Melbourne
37 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Frankston

Renting in Carrum Downs

Carrum Downs runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $370/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (70% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 27% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (79%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 21,976. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 25% of residents were born overseas. Carrum Downs is 37km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Carrum Downs?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Carrum Downs, VIC was $370. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Carrum Downs rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Carrum Downs sat at $370 — 2% above the state average. The suburb is 37km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (79% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Carrum Downs have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Carrum Downs's $370/week (ABS 2021): Pakenham - South West, Kingsbury, Tarneit - South. On the higher end, you've got Craigieburn - North, Reservoir - North West, Sunbury. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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