Carnegie

VIC 3163 • Greater Melbourne

17,909
Population (2021)
$52,260
Median Income
3.69 kmΒ²
Area
46m
Elevation
Foodie DestinationAsian DiningTrain ConnectedInner Southeast

About Carnegie

Carnegie is a vibrant inner-southeastern suburb of 17,900 in Glen Eira, just 12 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Pakenham and Cranbourne lines serve Carnegie station, while Koornang Road has established itself as one of Melbourne's premier suburban dining strips. The level crossing removal has enhanced the precinct significantly.

Koornang Road Carnegie rivals Lygon Street for food reputationβ€”Asian cuisines dominate, from Vietnamese to Chinese to Japanese, with quality consistently high. The suburb also features Greek and Israeli influences. Carnegie attracts foodies, young professionals, and families who want inner-suburban convenience with exceptional dining, train access, and genuine neighbourhood character.

Carnegie falls under postcode 3163 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3163
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.89Β°, 145.06Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.69 kmΒ²
Elevation
46m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    11-29 Kokaribb Road Carnegie 3163 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$395
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,040
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
36 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
17,388
Census 2021
17,909
3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,804
Income 2021
$52,260
38.2% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,624
Born Overseas 7,772

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,644
  • 2. China 1,107
  • 3. England 411
  • 4. Greece 295
  • 5. Malaysia 287
  • 6. New Zealand 283
  • 7. South Africa 190
  • 8. Vietnam 172
  • 9. Sri Lanka 168
  • 10. Philippines 161
  • 11. South Korea 132
  • 12. Hong Kong 127
  • 13. Nepal 116
  • 14. Indonesia 112
  • 15. Japan 108

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,101
Australian 3,642
Chinese 2,269
Irish 1,649
Indian 1,565
Scottish 1,329
Greek 982
Italian 751
German 524
Russian 391

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,371
Both parents born in Australia
9,789
Both parents born overseas
2,100
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.1%
Christianity
32.2%
Hinduism
9.3%
Judaism
6.2%
Buddhism
3.0%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.3%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
855 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,627 (9.1%)
15-19 years
689 (3.8%)
20-24 years
1,387 (7.7%)
25-34 years
3,898 (21.8%)
35-44 years
2,853 (15.9%)
45-54 years
2,082 (11.6%)
55-64 years
1,777 (9.9%)
65-74 years
1,383 (7.7%)
75-84 years
906 (5.1%)
85+ years
446 (2.5%)

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