Carlton North vs North Melbourne
The verdict
North Melbourne is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.57M in Carlton North. North Melbourne rates higher for transport (100 vs 94). North Melbourne is closer to the coast (4.8 km vs 6.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carlton North rates higher (64 vs 28/100 in North Melbourne).
Scores
| Carlton North | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 96 |
| Transport | 94 | 100 |
| Education | 90 | 90 |
| 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 | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,177 | 14,953 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,400 | $1,717 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 77.8% | 68.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.2% | 49.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Carlton North High Growth · North Melbourne High Growth
Property
| Carlton North | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.57M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $683K | $570K |
| House price YoY | -0.7% | -26.6% |
| 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 | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 405 | 1,010 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 615 | 963 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 334 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,913 | 12,399 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlton North | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,147 | 1,009 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlton North · North Melbourne
Transport
| Carlton North | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 15 | 28 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 13 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 130 m |
Liveability
| Carlton North | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 51 |
| Parks | 5 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 13 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 640 m |
Population & growth
| Carlton North | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,177 | 14,953 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,578 | 18,086 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,902 | 26,390 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | 4.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlton North or North Melbourne?
Carlton North has the higher residential safety score (Carlton North 64/100 vs North Melbourne 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlton North or North Melbourne?
North Melbourne is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.57M.
Which has better schools, Carlton North or North Melbourne?
Carlton North has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlton North 1147 vs North Melbourne 1009; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlton North or North Melbourne?
North Melbourne has the higher transport score (Carlton North 94/100 vs North Melbourne 100/100).
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