Carrum - Patterson Lakes, VIC 3610
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $420/wk Median
- 20.8% Renters
Carrum - Patterson Lakes Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $420
- To the CBD
- 32.8km
- Walkability
- 5.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Carrum - Patterson Lakes Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Carrum - Patterson Lakes for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 20.8% of the suburb's 12,032 residents rent.
Around Carrum - Patterson Lakes
Carrum - Patterson Lakes Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Carrum - Patterson Lakes Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Carrum - Patterson Lakes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Carrum - Patterson Lakes
Real questions renters ask before moving to Carrum - Patterson Lakes.
Is Carrum - Patterson Lakes a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Carrum - Patterson Lakes has a 20.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Carrum - Patterson Lakes from the Melbourne CBD?
Carrum - Patterson Lakes is approximately 33km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 43-58 minutes.
What's the community like in Carrum - Patterson Lakes?
Locals describe Carrum - Patterson Lakes as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 12,032, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Carrum - Patterson Lakes?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Carrum - Patterson Lakes is $420. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $420 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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