Carlton Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Carlton, VIC 3053 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$1,761,500
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
1.8%
Weekly Rent
$620
Renter Demand
84%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Rental market indicator
Population
16,055
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3053
Median house price $1,761,500
Median unit price $332,500
Weekly rent (median) $620/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 1.8% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 84.4%
Vacancy rate 2.96%
Population 16,055
Median household income $67,184/yr
Owner-occupied 15.6%
Median age 27 yrs
Total dwellings 5,926

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level High reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 151

Carlton shows well above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: Medium Medium

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Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

🔵 Vacancy 3.0% — balanced rental market
High renter proportion (84%) — strong rental demand base
🚩 High reported crime (151 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

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🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 2
Primary 2
Secondary 0
Schools in Carlton
Carlton Gardens Primary School Primary · Government
Carlton Primary School Primary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Carlton's 1.8% gross rental yield is below the VIC median of 3.1%, across 760 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Waterways, VIC
3.6% yield
$1,285,000
Balwyn North, VIC
3.3% yield
$1,240,000
Brighton East, VIC
3.3% yield
$1,300,500
Park Orchards, VIC
3.3% yield
$1,335,000
Port Melbourne, VIC
3.3% yield
$1,252,500
Waterways, VIC
3.3% yield
$1,408,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,761,500
Deposit (20%) $352,300
Loan (80% LVR) $1,409,200
Weekly rent $620/wk
Annual rent income $32,240/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton a good suburb to invest in?

Carlton has a high renter proportion (84%). Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Carlton?

The median house price in Carlton is approximately $1,761,500 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in Carlton?

The indicative gross rental yield in Carlton is 1.8%, based on a median weekly rent of $620 against a median price of $1,761,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Carlton compare to other suburbs?

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Is Carlton a safe suburb?

Carlton shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 151 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Carlton?

Carlton has 2 known schools, including Carlton Gardens Primary School, Carlton Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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