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Carnegie vs Malvern East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Carnegie scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

CarnegieMalvern East
Active4868
Safety6722
Wealth3284
Value4492
Parks640
Cafés6467
Transit7834
Green space1443
Active & healthy3356
Schools nearby (OSM)5650
Median rent$395/wk $421/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,700,000$2,180,000
House sales this quarter2767
Population17,90922,296
Full profile Carnegie in full Malvern East 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 Malvern East?

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

Which is cheaper, Carnegie or Malvern East?

Carnegie has the lower median house price of the two ($1,700,000 vs $2,180,000).

Should I live in Carnegie or Malvern East?

Carnegie scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carnegie or Malvern East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →