Moving to Carrum Downs (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Carrum Downs in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Carrum Downs at a Glance
| Need | Carrum Downs |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Parks | 38 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Carrum Downs
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Carrum Downs has 8 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Park Medical Centre | 28 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs | — |
| St Mary’s Medical Centre | — | — |
| Village Family Medical Carrum Downs | — | — |
| Carrum Downs Doctors | — | — |
| Complete Skin Cancer Clinics | 270 Seaford Road | — |
| Skye East Medical Centre | 170 McCormicks Road | — |
Pharmacies: Priceline Pharmacy, PharmaSave, PharmacySelect
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 335 Ballarto Road
- Ritchies IGA — 280 Seaford Road
- ALDI — 493 Frankston-Dandenong Road
- Woolworths
- Foodworks
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Carrum Downs has 9 restaurants and 7 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Mustard Seed — 100 Hall Road, Carrum Downs
- Take it Easy
- Industry Cafe
- Pie Face
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Carrum Downs.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Carrum Downs has 38 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Maple Street Reserve
- Belvedere Reserve
- Manna Reserve
- Aleppo Crescent Reserve
- Heyson Reserve
- John Monash Reserve
If You Have Kids
Carrum Downs has 11 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre, Bangholme Campus | — |
| Skye Primary School | 395 Ballarto Road |
| Rowellyn Park Primary School | 15 Rowellyn Avenue |
| Carrum Downs Secondary College | 263 McCormicks Road |
| Flinders Christian Community College Carrum Downs Campus | 100 Ballarto Road |
Cost of Living in Carrum Downs
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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