Carlton
NSW 2218 · Georges River
10,631 (2021) → 11,562 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carlton is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2218, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.78M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Carlton has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2218 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (11.27%), Nepal (5.55%), North Macedonia (3.03%), Philippines (2.85%), Greece (2.43%)
Top languages: Mandarin (10.58%), Cantonese (7.82%), Greek (6.03%), Nepali (5.73%), Arabic (5.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
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 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Carlton South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
Nearby (within 10km)
- Carlton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1041
- St George Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1159
- Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1136
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1130
- Hurstville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1102
- St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3km
- Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1043
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1117
- Bethany CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1083
- Hurstville Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1114
- Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1049
- Georges River College Hurstville CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1017
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carlton
Is Carlton safe?
Carlton has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 2,512 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Carlton?
In Carlton, the median house price is $1.78M and the median unit price is $808K. Median weekly house rent is $880.
How far is Carlton from Sydney CBD?
Carlton is about 13.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carlton?
Carlton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carlton?
Carlton has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 39 bus stops.