Barber in Carnegie
Looking for a barber
in Carnegie?
Looking for a barber in Carnegie? Empire Barbershop is a 7 minute drive down North Road — premium men's haircuts, skin fades and beard work, one stop on the train from Carnegie station.
How to get here
3 km · 7 min from Carnegie.
- Drive
- Approximately 3 km — about 7 minutes from Koornang Road shopping strip, depending on traffic.
- Public transport
- Carnegie and Oakleigh are both on the Pakenham/Cranbourne line — one stop, about 5 minutes by train.
- Parking
- Free 2-hour street parking on Atherton Rd, Drummond St and around Eaton Mall. The Oakleigh station car park is two minutes' walk away.
- Reference point
- Koornang Road shopping strip
Why Carnegie books Empire
Three reasons Carnegie locals make the trip.
Carnegie sits just up the train line from Oakleigh — close enough that the trip is barely an errand. Plenty of Empire's regulars are Carnegie locals who used to settle for whatever the Koornang Road strip offered, then made the swap once they saw the consistency of the work.
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Quick drive down North Road or via Dandenong Road — usually faster than waiting for an opening at a closer shop.
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One stop on the train from Carnegie station means you can leave the car at home.
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Empire stays open until 8pm Tuesday–Friday — perfect for fitting in after a Koornang Road dinner.
Services
What Carnegie clients book.
Precision Haircuts
Scissor and clipper work tailored to head shape, hair growth and the way you style at home.
Skin Fades & Tapers
Low, mid and high fades — bald skin, drop, burst — blended seamlessly into the top.
Beard Trims & Shaping
Line-ups, neck shaves and full beard sculpting. Soften the edges or sharpen them — your call.
Custom & Classic Styles
Pompadours, textured crops, side parts, buzz cuts. Modern or classic, finished properly.
Questions from Carnegie
Frequently asked.
How far is Empire Barbershop from Carnegie?
About 3 km — a 7 minute drive down North Road, or one stop on the train from Carnegie station to Oakleigh.
Is there a good barber in Carnegie itself?
There are plenty of options on Koornang Road. For premium skin fades, beard sculpting and consistent precision work, Carnegie locals make the short trip down to Empire on Station Street, Oakleigh.
Can I get to Empire by train from Carnegie?
Yes — Carnegie and Oakleigh are on the same line. About 5 minutes train-time, then a 2 minute walk from Oakleigh station.
Book a chair
Make the trip from Carnegie.
Tuesday–Friday until 8pm, weekends 10–6. Lock in your preferred barber on Bookzyr or call the shop.
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