Living in Carrum: What the Data Shows (2026)
Carrum has 70 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 17 |
| Bars & Pubs | 11 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Parks | 8 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Gyms | 2 |
| Total | 70 |
Carrum is a well-serviced suburb.
Food & Drink
39 dining options — 22 restaurants and 17 cafes.
Top restaurants: Shanikas Carrum Downs, Crackerjack Beachfront Restaurant, Waves on the Beach Restaurant, Ajsai Carrum, Mr Smoke Stack, Freddies Kitchen
Top cafes: Freddies Kitchen, Beach Cafe Seaford, Shanikas Carrum Downs, Gretel Coffee Roasters, The Kitchen Container
Green Space
8 parks. Adequate green space for the area.
Notable parks: Roy Dore Reserve, The Beauty Spot, Mascot Avenue Reserve, Keast Park, Riviera Reserve
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 2 — ALDI, Goodfellows Carrum Village Foodstore
- Medical: 2 facilities
- Gyms: 2 fitness centres
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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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