Carrum, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Carrum, in the Kingston City local government area.
| Locality | Carrum |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.07711 |
| Longitude | 145.12773 |
| Population | 4,239 |
| Density | 2717.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 3197 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 33 km south-southeast |
Carrum is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,239. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 2717.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Carrum is located at 38.0771°S, 145.1277°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3197.
Carrum breathes the salty tang of Port Phillip Bay, its landscape a gentle sweep of coastal plain meeting the shimmering water. It lies 4.8 km west-north-west of Carrum Downs, VIC (from Carrum Downs, VIC: bearing 298°T), and is situated 8.3 km north of Frankston. Low-slung houses huddle behind windswept dunes, their gardens a riot of hardy natives and the occasional splash of bougainvillea, a testament to the resilient spirit of this seaside fringe. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar softness, a diffused golden light that softens the edges of the suburban sprawl and hints at the wilder coast that lies beyond. The distant hum of traffic on Nepean Highway is a constant reminder of its proximity to Melbourne, yet the steady rhythm of waves breaking on the shore provides a grounding counterpoint, a reminder of the enduring natural forces at play.
Originally a landscape shaped by Indigenous custodians and later a popular destination for weekenders escaping the city's clamour, Carrum's story is one of adaptation and quiet growth. Its early economy was intrinsically linked to the sea, with fishing and oyster farming providing livelihoods, though the modern era has seen a shift towards residential development and the service industry. The Edithvale-Aspendale Wetlands, a vital ecological corridor, stands as a significant natural asset, a haven for migratory birds and a place where the whispers of older landscapes can still be heard. This stretch of coastline, once a more rugged frontier, now offers a more accessible connection to the bay, its foreshore a popular spot for families and anglers seeking solace by the water's edge.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carrum, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Carrum, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Carrum includes the postcode (3197), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingston City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Carrum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |