Carlton at a glance
Median house
$1,761,500
Median unit
$332,500
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
16.0k
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Carlton.
The postcode for Carlton is 3053 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Carlton is $1,761,500.
Carlton (3053) sits in the Melbourne region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,761,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Carlton has roughly 16,034 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carlton scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carlton's population at 16,034, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
16,034
Median age
27
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,761,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $332,500, roughly 81% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $352,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,761,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $332,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$950/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$670/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,761,500
$332,500
16,034
Median age: 27
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.80% (median rent $950/wk against a $1,761,500 price tag). Units yield 10.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.80%
Based on $1,761,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 202610.48%
Based on $332,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 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.
2,789
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carlton.
Local schools for Carlton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carlton Primary School
Carlton Gardens Primary School
Carlton North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 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, VIC 3053 is $1,761,500. The median unit price is $332,500.
- What is the Carlton postcode?
- Carlton is in the 3053 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melbourne region.
- Where is Carlton?
- Carlton is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3053. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melbourne region.
- What is the average rent in Carlton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $950, for units it's $670.
- What schools are in Carlton?
- There are 20 schools serving Carlton on this page, including Carlton Primary School, Carlton Gardens Primary School, Academy of Mary Immaculate.
- How walkable is Carlton?
- Carlton has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carlton?
- Carlton is close to Carlton South, University Of Melbourne, Melbourne University, Fitzroy, Carlton North.
- What is the population of Carlton?
- The population of Carlton is approximately 16,034 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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