Carlton North vs Princes Hill
Princes Hill (median $1,800,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Carlton North ($1,826,000).
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Carlton North and Princes Hill side by side
| Measure | Carlton North | Princes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,826,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Median unit | $781,500 | $411,840 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1125 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,177 | 2,005 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Princes Hill (1125) sits above Carlton North (1104).
- For buyers
- Princes Hill is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Princes Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1104).
Carlton North vs Princes Hill: common questions
Is Carlton North or Princes Hill cheaper to buy in?
Princes Hill has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 1% below Carlton North ($1,826,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carlton North or Princes Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Princes Hill scores 1125 vs 1104 in Carlton North. 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.
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