Allawah vs Carlton
The verdict
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.94M in Allawah. Carlton rates higher for transport (97 vs 78). Carlton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 54 min). On the separate residential safety score, Allawah rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Carlton).
Scores
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 |
| Transport | 78 | 97 |
| Education | 78 | 76 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,351 | 10,631 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $1,860 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 34.6% | 45.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Allawah Moderate Growth · Carlton Moderate Growth
Property
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.94M | $1.78M |
| Median unit price | $825K | $808K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 37 | 113 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 93 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 224 | 367 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,532 | 2,512 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,159 | 1,064 |
Transport
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 410 m |
Liveability
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 13.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Allawah | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,351 | 10,631 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,820 | 11,562 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,538 | 12,989 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.12% | 2.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Allawah or Carlton?
Allawah has the higher residential safety score (Allawah 100/100 vs Carlton 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Allawah or Carlton?
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.94M.
Which has better schools, Allawah or Carlton?
Allawah has a higher average school ICSEA (Allawah 1159 vs Carlton 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Allawah or Carlton?
Carlton has the higher transport score (Allawah 78/100 vs Carlton 97/100).
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