Side by sideSuburb comparison

Melbourne University vs Carlton North.

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 questionsMelbourne University vs Carlton North

Common questions

Does Melbourne University or Carlton North 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

Melbourne University
Metric
Carlton North

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1051
Avg ICSEA
1104

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).