Caroline Springs, VIC 3023 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Caroline Springs is a planned suburb in Melbourne's western growth corridor, 21 km from the CBD, centred around CS Square shopping centre and Lake Caroline. It attracts families with children, many in professional occupations and aged 40-49. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied detached homes.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 24,488
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,134 /week
- Median personal income
- $823 /week
- Median family income
- $2,271 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Melton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gorton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Median house price
- $785,000
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Creekside K-9 College
- Brookside P-9 College
- Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs
Transport
- Serviceton Line — Caroline Springs Station
- Route 462 bus
- Caroline Springs Boulevard
Lifestyle & amenities
Planned development since 1999 home to around 24,000 residents, primarily couples with children. CS Square and Lake Caroline form local hubs, with Caroline Springs Leisure Centre for sports.
- 8 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 35 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 8.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.1% of the 8,664 resolvable premises in Caroline Springs. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 8.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,601 across postcode 3023 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,659 property offences, 696 violent offences, 201 drug offences.
- Wider Melton LGA: 7,219 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caroline Springs?
Caroline Springs (VIC 3023) had 24,488 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Melton local government area.
What is the median rent in Caroline Springs?
The median advertised rent in Caroline Springs is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Caroline Springs?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Caroline Springs. Nearest include: Creekside K-9 College, Brookside P-9 College, Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Caroline Springs?
Caroline Springs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Caroline Springs?
Across postcode 3023, 4,601 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,659), violent (696), drug offences (201). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Caroline Springs?
In Caroline Springs, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (8.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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