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Carnegie vs Hughesdale

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. Carnegie scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

CarnegieHughesdale
Active4851
Safety6769
Wealth3251
Value4455
Parks614
Cafés6468
Transit7873
Green space1418
Active & healthy3332
Schools nearby (OSM)5686
Median rent$395/wk $416/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,700,000$1,735,000
House sales this quarter2717
Population17,9097,563
Full profile Carnegie in full Hughesdale in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Carnegie safer than Hughesdale?

Hughesdale scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Carnegie or Hughesdale?

Carnegie has the lower median house price of the two ($1,700,000 vs $1,735,000).

Should I live in Carnegie or Hughesdale?

Carnegie scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carnegie or Hughesdale.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →