Carrum Downs, Victoria

Carrum Downs is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 36 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Frankston local government area. Carrum Downs recorded a population of 21,976 at the 2021 census.

Carrum Downs
Karrum Karrum (Boonwurrung)
Melbourne, Victoria
Carrum Downs
Coordinates38.096°S 145.178°E / -38.096; 145.178
Population21,976 (2021 census)
 • Density1,127.0/km2 (2,919/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3201
Area19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Location
  • 36 km (22 mi) from Melbourne
  • 7 km (4 mi) from Frankston
LGA(s)City of Frankston
State electorate(s)Carrum
Federal division(s)Dunkley
Suburbs around Carrum Downs:
Patterson Lakes Bangholme Sandhurst
Seaford Carrum Downs Skye
Seaford Frankston North Langwarrin

Prior to December 1994 the majority of Carrum Downs was within the City of Cranbourne. However, following statewide local government reform, the suburb was moved to be part of a new, larger City of Frankston.

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