Moving to Carrum (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Carrum 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 at a Glance
| Need | Carrum |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 17 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Parks | 8 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Carrum
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Carrum has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Atticus Health | 505A Station Street, Carrum | — |
| Carrum Clinic | 509 Station Street, Carrum | — |
Pharmacies: Carrum Pharmacy, Carruthers Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- ALDI — 516-520 Station Street
- Goodfellows Carrum Village Foodstore — 510 Station Street, Carrum
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Carrum has 22 restaurants and 17 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Freddies Kitchen — 504 Station Street, Carrum
- Beach Cafe Seaford — 1/10N Nepean Hwy, Seaford VIC 3198, Australia
- Shanikas Carrum Downs — 11 Levida Dr, Carrum Downs VIC 3201, Australia
- Gretel Coffee Roasters — 63 McLeod Rd, Carrum VIC 3197, Australia
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Carrum has 8 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Roy Dore Reserve
- The Beauty Spot
- Mascot Avenue Reserve
- Keast Park
- Riviera Reserve
- Yarning Circle
If You Have Kids
Carrum has 2 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Carrum Primary School | 2-6 Church Road |
| Patterson River Secondary College | 70-98 Eel Race Road |
Cost of Living in Carrum
| 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.
Should You Move to Carrum?
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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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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