Carlton at a glance
Median house
$1,830,000
+2.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$343,440
Weekly rent
$850
Houses · units $680
Gross yield
2.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
10.6k
Median age 38
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 56 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2218), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,830,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (56 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 81% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.3%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $366,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Carlton.
Median house price
$1,830,000
+2.3% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Median of 56 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$680/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$1,830,000
+2.3% annual growth
$343,440
10,631
Median age: 38
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +2.3%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
+12%
2026
$1.8M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Carlton.
Carlton's median house price is $1,830,000 (median of 56 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2218 (NSW), Bayside Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Carlton (2218) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $1,830,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.3% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Carlton has roughly 10,631 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Carlton scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 7 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carlton's population at 10,631, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,631
Median age
38
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.42% (median rent $850/wk against a $1,830,000 price tag). Units yield 10.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.42%
Based on $1,830,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202610.30%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+2.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
170
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Carlton.
Local schools for Carlton
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Government School Catchment
Carlton Public School
Carlton South Public School
St George Hospital School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carlton.
- What is the median house price in Carlton?
- The median house price in Carlton, NSW 2218 is $1,830,000 (median of 56 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +2.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Carlton?
- A useful starting point is the Carlton median house price of $1,830,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Carlton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Carlton is 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $850 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2218), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,830,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Carlton is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Carlton postcode?
- Carlton is in the 2218 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Carlton?
- Carlton is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2218. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carlton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $680.
- What schools are in Carlton?
- There are 20 schools serving Carlton on this page, including Carlton Public School, Carlton South Public School, St George Hospital School.
- How walkable is Carlton?
- Carlton has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carlton?
- Carlton is close to Allawah, Beverley Park, Kogarah, Kogarah Bay, Bexley.
- What is the population of Carlton?
- The population of Carlton is approximately 10,631 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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