Retiree’s Guide to Carnegie (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Carnegie offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Carnegie | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 9 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 4 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 9 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 30 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 1 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 6 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Carnegie has 9 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sunspot Skin Cancer Clinic | — | — |
| Australian Hair and Scalp Clinic | 51 Murrumbeena Road | — |
| Sleep Better Again | 53 Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena | — |
| Koornang Rd Medical Centre | — | — |
| Carnegie Central | — | — |
| Cardiac Concepts | 94 Murrumbeena Road | — |
| Rosstown | 73 Koornang Road, Carnegie | — |
| Vision Radiology Carnegie | 90 Koornang Road, Carnegie | +61 3 9087 4388 |
| Southern Dermatology | — | — |
Pharmacies (4): Caremore Pharmacy Carnegie, Priceline Pharmacy, David Jones Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse
Daily Walking & Green Space
Carnegie has 9 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Duncan Mackinnon Reserve
- Packer Park
- Koornang Park
- Mallanbool Reserve
- Lord Reserve
- Rosanna Street Reserve
- Villers Square Reserve
- Bretonneux Square Reserve
- Ames Avenue Reserve
Daily Shopping & Errands
7 supermarkets in Carnegie:
- Woolworths
- Pura Milk — 329 Koornang Road, Carnegie
- ALDI — 2-18 Koornang Road, Carnegie
- OK Asian Supermarket
- Indian Grocery
- IGA — 18-30 Woorayl Street, Carnegie
- MVJ — 97-99 Koornang Road
Morning Coffee & Social
30 cafes give Carnegie a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Spilt Milk — 288 Neerim Road, Carnegie
- Levi — 6 Railway Parade
- Left Field — 358 Koornang Road, Carnegie
- Tailored — 23 Koornang Road
- Grouse
- The Little Spot — 98A Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena
Community & Worship
1 places of worship in Carnegie:
- Carnegie Church of Christ (Christian) — 40 Toolambool Road, Carnegie
Staying Active
6 gyms and fitness centres:
- Zap Fitness
- Anytime Fitness
- Caulfield Recreation Tennis Club
- Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Complex
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Carnegie ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
Related Guides
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- Cost of Living in Carnegie
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- Carnegie Transport Guide
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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