Carlton vs Parkville
The verdict
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $2.13M in Parkville. Parkville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (14 vs 17 min).
Scores
| Carlton | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 96 | 99 |
| Education | 91 | 89 |
| 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 | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,055 | 7,074 |
| Median age | 27 | 26 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,292 | $1,885 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.8% | 73.8% |
| Born in Australia | 39.1% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Carlton High Growth · Parkville High Growth
Property
| Carlton | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $382K | $523K |
| House price YoY | -32.3% | Data not available |
| 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 | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,109 | 792 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 822 | 1,032 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 392 | 410 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,110 | 14,066 |
Parkville is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlton | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlton · Parkville
Transport
| Carlton | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 15 | 24 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 370 m | 190 m |
Liveability
| Carlton | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 39 |
| Parks | 22 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 940 m | 800 m |
Population & growth
| Carlton | Parkville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,055 | 7,074 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,773 | 7,885 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,335 | 12,485 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.31% | 2.75% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Carlton or Parkville?
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $2.13M.
Which has better schools, Carlton or Parkville?
Parkville has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlton 1065 vs Parkville 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlton or Parkville?
Parkville has the higher transport score (Carlton 96/100 vs Parkville 99/100).
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