Carlton
Carlton Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Carlton Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Carlton Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Carlton Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
MacRobertson Girls High School
Melbourne Grammar School
Wesley College
St Aloysius College
Academy of Mary Immaculate
University High School
Suburbs Near CARLTON
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📍 About Carlton
CARLTON is situated in Inner Melbourne, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 16,055 residents living at a density of 9,056 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $1.8M, representing a 36% increase over the past 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.3M, reflecting an 8% decline over the same period.
Education: The area benefits from proximity to prestigious educational institutions, with nearby private school Melbourne Grammar School achieving a ranking of #5 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 16,780 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.46 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it above the state's average crime rate.
Demographics: The suburb hosts a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 24.70% of the population, representing approximately 3,965 people.
Transport: Carlton enjoys excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 3.3km from the CBD with a 14-minute drive time by car, and benefits from a train station located in the neighbouring area.