Side by sideSuburb comparison

University Of Melbourne vs Carlton South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. University Of Melbourne edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving University Of Melbourne (1051) sits above Carlton South (1033).

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

University Of Melbourne edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1033).

Common questionsUniversity Of Melbourne vs Carlton South

Common questions

Does University Of Melbourne or Carlton South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), University Of Melbourne scores 1051 vs 1033 in Carlton South. 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

University Of Melbourne
Metric
Carlton South

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$365/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
Population
16,034
Median age
27

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1051
Avg ICSEA
1033

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).