Locksmith in Carrum Downs

Carrum Downs sits on the north-east edge of Frankston, close to the junction of EastLink and Peninsula Link. It combines newer housing estates and townhouses with one of the biggest industrial and commercial areas in the region. That makes it one of the few suburbs where business locksmith work is as common as house lockouts.

Homes in Carrum Downs: what the Census tells us

Carrum Downs had 21,976 residents and 9,010 private dwellings at the 2021 Census.

• 47.6% of homes are owned with a mortgage, well above most of the Peninsula. Lots of recent buyers, many in newer homes.
• 19.6% of dwellings are townhouses, units or semi-detached homes, compared with 13.9% across Victoria. Only 0.4% are flats or apartments.
• 27.3% of homes are rented.
• The median age is 36, the youngest of any suburb we cover in detail, with plenty of young families.
• Only 4.4% of dwellings were unoccupied on Census night, so this is a permanent community, not a holiday town.

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Carrum Downs.

Carrum Downs is in Frankston City Council.

Emergency lockouts in Carrum Downs

Locked out of the house, the townhouse or the warehouse? Call any time, tell us the street and what's happened, and we'll get a local locksmith on the way. Most standard locks can be opened without damage. More on emergency lockouts.

Lock changes and rekeying for new homes

When a home is built, keys pass through a lot of hands: builders, trades, site supervisors, real estate agents and inspectors. With so many recent buyers in Carrum Downs, rekeying when you move in is one of the most useful jobs we do. It means only your household has working keys, without replacing the locks.

For rentals, Consumer Affairs Victoria says rental providers must make sure every external door has a working deadlatch with at least one cylinder, and windows need latches that secure them against entry from outside (Consumer Affairs Victoria). More on lock changes and rekeying.

Business locks in the Carrum Downs industrial area

Warehouses, workshops and offices have different needs to homes:

• Restricted key systems, so keys can only be copied by an authorised locksmith with your approval.
• Master key systems, so managers can open every door and staff only the doors they need.
• Lock changes when staff leave, without waiting for the next problem.
• Roller door, gate and padlock keys.
• Safes opened, serviced and installed.

More on key cutting and safes.

Car lockouts and car keys in Carrum Downs

Keys locked in the car at work, the shops or at home? A mobile car locksmith can open most cars, utes and vans without damage and cut and program replacement keys for most common makes on the spot. More on car lockouts and car key replacement.

Security upgrades in Carrum Downs

Townhouses and newer homes often come with builder-grade locks. Upgrading the back and garage access doors, adding sliding door locks, or fitting a smart lock with codes for the family are common improvements. More on security upgrades.

Areas covered around Carrum Downs

Carrum Downs 3201, plus Sandhurst and Skye, and neighbouring Seaford, Frankston and Langwarrin.

Local tip: If you run a business with several staff, a restricted key system means you always know exactly how many keys exist.