CARLTON卡尔顿

House Median
Local$1,761,500
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$332,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate16,780
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local24.7%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local0
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

CARLTON Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

CARLTON median house price is $1.76M, with +36% growth over 10 years, 63% above Melbourne median, unit median $333K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,761,500
House Growth
+36%2014-2024
Unit Price
$332,500
Unit Growth
-8%2014-2024
3BR House
$805/wk
2BR House
$658/wk
3BR Unit
$1,080/wk
2BR Unit
$750/wk

CARLTON Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 16,780 per 100k residents, 146% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 16,780 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
2,694
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

CARLTON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 16,055, 24.7% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

16,055
Total Population
9,056
/km² Density
24.7%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
Chinese
3,964 people
24.7%
2
English
3,110 people
19.4%
3
Aust
2,137 people
13.3%
4
Irish
1,317 people
8.2%
5
Scottish
1,041 people
6.5%

Transport

3.3 km
To CBD
14 min
Drive to CBD
20 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

CARLTON Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 6 neighbours

Click to view each suburb's detail page

CARLTON Overview

CARLTON is situated in Inner Melbourne, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 16,055 residents living at a density of 9,056 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $1.8M, representing a 36% increase over the past 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.3M, reflecting an 8% decline over the same period.

Education: The area benefits from proximity to prestigious educational institutions, with nearby private school Melbourne Grammar School achieving a ranking of #5 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 16,780 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.46 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it above the state's average crime rate.

Demographics: The suburb hosts a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 24.70% of the population, representing approximately 3,965 people.

Transport: Carlton enjoys excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 3.3km from the CBD with a 14-minute drive time by car, and benefits from a train station located in the neighbouring area.

CARLTON FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, CARLTON has a median house price of $1.8M, up 36% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.3M, down 8% over 10 years. Limited price growth, investment requires careful evaluation.