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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3054 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1148
Nearby (within 10km)
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1152
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1147
- Simonds Catholic College - St Brigid's VCE CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.9km
- Brunswick South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1171
- Fitzroy Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1221
- Carlton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 957
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1150
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1124
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1186
- Fitzroy High School - Wurun Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- University High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1117
- Carlton Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1133
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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) · Updated April 2026
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 1148 (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.