Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carlton North vs Melbourne University.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Carlton North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carlton North (1104) sits above Melbourne University (1051).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Carlton North edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1051).

Common questionsCarlton North vs Melbourne University

Common questions

Does Carlton North or Melbourne University have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carlton North scores 1104 vs 1051 in Melbourne University. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Carlton North
Metric
Melbourne University

Price & Market

$1,826,000
Median house
$781,500
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$760/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$396/wk
$552/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$337/wk
47.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
90
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
6,177
Population
7,297
33
Median age
26

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1104
Avg ICSEA
1051

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).