Retiree’s Guide to Carrum Downs (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Carrum Downs offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Carrum Downs | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 8 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 38 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 7 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 8 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 8 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Carrum Downs has 8 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Park Medical Centre | 28 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs | — |
| St Mary’s Medical Centre | — | — |
| Village Family Medical Carrum Downs | — | — |
| Carrum Downs Doctors | — | — |
| Complete Skin Cancer Clinics | 270 Seaford Road | — |
| Skye East Medical Centre | 170 McCormicks Road | — |
| Medical Centre | — | — |
| Carrum Downs Medical Centre | — | — |
Pharmacies (3): Priceline Pharmacy, PharmaSave, PharmacySelect
Daily Walking & Green Space
Carrum Downs has 38 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.
Your walking options:
- Maple Street Reserve
- Belvedere Reserve
- Manna Reserve
- Aleppo Crescent Reserve
- Heyson Reserve
- John Monash Reserve
- Sandfield Reserve
- Allied Reserve
- Carrum Woods Reserve
- Oakwood Reserve
- Plus 28 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
5 supermarkets in Carrum Downs:
- Coles — 335 Ballarto Road
- Ritchies IGA — 280 Seaford Road
- ALDI — 493 Frankston-Dandenong Road
- Woolworths
- Foodworks
Morning Coffee & Social
7 cafes give Carrum Downs enough coffee options for a daily routine.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- The Mustard Seed — 100 Hall Road, Carrum Downs
- Take it Easy
- Industry Cafe
- Pie Face
- Frankie’s
- Lubo’s Snack-Bar
Community & Worship
8 places of worship in Carrum Downs:
- Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple (Hindu) — 57 Boundary Road
- Samoan Carrum Downs Seventh-day Adventist Church (Christian) — 445 Thompson Road
- Antioch House (Christian) — 43-45 Lakewood Boulevard, Carrum Downs
- Fire Church (Christian) — 2 Amayla Crescent
- The Salvation Army Carrum Downs Community Church (Christian)
- Frankston Presbyterian Church (Christian)
Staying Active
8 gyms and fitness centres:
- Frankston Clay Target Club — 123 Rossiter Road
- Peninsula Aeronautical Radio Control Society
- Jetts Fitness
- Dolphin Gymnastics Club — 2 Amayla Crescent
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Carrum Downs 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 |
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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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