Carlton vs East Melbourne
The verdict
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $3.33M in East Melbourne. East Melbourne has a shorter estimated CBD commute (11 vs 17 min).
Scores
CarltonEast Melbourne
| Carlton | East Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 |
| Transport | 96 | 99 |
| Education | 91 | 92 |
| 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 | East Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,055 | 4,896 |
| Median age | 27 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,292 | $2,345 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.8% | 73.1% |
| Born in Australia | 39.1% | 67.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: Carlton High Growth · East Melbourne High Growth
Property
| Carlton | East Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $3.33M |
| Median unit price | $382K | $712K |
| House price YoY | -32.3% | 7.8% |
| 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 | East Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,109 | 1,225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 822 | 919 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 392 | 245 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,110 | 21,283 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlton | East Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlton · East Melbourne
Transport
| Carlton | East Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 15 | 23 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 11 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 370 m | 240 m |
Liveability
| Carlton | East 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 | 8 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 158 | 28 |
| Parks | 22 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 940 m | 300 m |
Population & growth
| Carlton | East Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,055 | 4,896 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,773 | 5,178 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,335 | 8,641 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.31% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlton or East Melbourne?
Carlton has the higher residential safety score (Carlton 26/100 vs East Melbourne 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlton or East Melbourne?
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $3.33M.
Which has better public transport, Carlton or East Melbourne?
East Melbourne has the higher transport score (Carlton 96/100 vs East Melbourne 99/100).
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