Carlton North
VIC 3054 · Melbourne
6,177 (2021) → 6,578 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carlton North is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3054, about 3km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.57M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 94/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Carlton North has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.76%), New Zealand (2.44%), Italy (1.78%), USA (1.39%), Malaysia (0.7%)
Top languages: Italian (3.37%), Greek (1.26%), French (1%), Spanish (0.97%), Mandarin (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Carlton North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
Nearby (within 10km)
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1150
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1137
- Simonds Catholic College - St Brigid's VCE CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.9km
- Brunswick South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1171
- Fitzroy Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1179
- Carlton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 992
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1149
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1107
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1213
- University High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1123
- Carlton Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1138
- Sydney Road Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1034
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carlton North
Is Carlton North safe?
Carlton North has a residential safety score of 64/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,913 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Carlton North?
In Carlton North, the .
How far is Carlton North from Melbourne CBD?
Carlton North is about 3.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 21 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carlton North?
Carlton North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1147 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carlton North?
Carlton North has a transport score of 94/100 and 20 bus stops.