City of Melbourne
Carlton
Carlton at a glance
Median house
$1,761,500
Sales data pending
Median unit
$332,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
16.0k
Median age 27
About
Welcome to Carlton.
Carlton is a suburb in Victoria.
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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
Sales data pending
$332,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
16,034
Median age: 27
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
16,034
Median age
27
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Carlton postcode?
- Carlton is in the 3053 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Carlton has approximately 16,034 residents. 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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