Carlton North vs Carlton
The verdict
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.57M in Carlton North. Carlton is closer to the coast (5.5 km vs 6.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carlton North rates higher (64 vs 26/100 in Carlton).
Scores
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 95 |
| Transport | 94 | 96 |
| Education | 90 | 91 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,177 | 16,055 |
| Median age | 33 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,400 | $1,292 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 77.8% | 71.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.2% | 39.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Growth: Carlton North High Growth · Carlton High Growth
Property
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.57M | $1.49M |
| Median unit price | $683K | $382K |
| House price YoY | -0.7% | -32.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 405 | 1,109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 615 | 822 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 392 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,913 | 17,110 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,147 | 1,065 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlton North · Carlton
Transport
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 15 | 15 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 158 |
| Parks | 5 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 940 m |
Population & growth
| Carlton North | Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,177 | 16,055 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,578 | 23,773 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,902 | 28,335 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | 10.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlton North or Carlton?
Carlton North has the higher residential safety score (Carlton North 64/100 vs Carlton 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlton North or Carlton?
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.57M.
Which has better schools, Carlton North or Carlton?
Carlton North has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlton North 1147 vs Carlton 1065; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlton North or Carlton?
Carlton has the higher transport score (Carlton North 94/100 vs Carlton 96/100).
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