Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Carlton TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Carlton, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Carlton TAS is 1,363 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carlton is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Carlton is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Carlton has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Carlton has a population density of 171.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carlton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton is $1,347.

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Carlton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792/yr

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517/mo

Median Age

38yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,347/mo

Household size: —

Carlton Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

#4605 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Housing

$1,347/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Carlton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (675) Female 50.5% (690)

Population Density

171.5

people per km²

1,363 people · 7.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,778

Family income/wk

Carlton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Carlton Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

39.7% 166 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.3% 252 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Carlton Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

1.9%

Canada

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Carlton Religion

No Religion

60.2%

Anglican

12.3%

Not stated

11.0%

Catholic

10.7%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.8%

SB OSB NRA SB

0.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carlton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Carlton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Carlton Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.6% 354 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.6% 228 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.0% 29 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.8% 356 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Carlton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.0%

Bachelor Degree

21.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Carlton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.8%

Professionals

22.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Managers

10.2%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Carlton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

17.7%

Society & Culture

16.5%

Engineering

14.3%

Architecture & Building

13.3%

Health

11.7%

Education

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

Information Technology

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Carlton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carlton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carlton Marital Status

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Married

38.3% 417

↔️

Separated

3.6% 39

📋

Divorced

12.2% 133

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 44

👤

Never married

41.9% 457

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carlton Ancestry

English

33.6%

Australian

33.5%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.4%

German

3.5%

Other

2.6%

Dutch

1.6%

Italian

1.5%

Polish

0.8%

New Zealander

0.5%

Chinese

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carlton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.0%

Secondary — Government

22.1%

Vocational Education

16.2%

Primary — Catholic

5.9%

Pre-school

5.9%

Secondary — Catholic

5.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Carlton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 175

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 2,332

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Carlton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.0% 163

—

Not a volunteer

84.0% 855

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carlton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.2%

$300-$449/mo

4.1%

$450-$599/mo

4.6%

$600-$799/mo

4.6%

$800-$999/mo

9.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carlton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Bus

2.3%

Truck

1.1%

Walked only

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Carlton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

39.0%

3 vehicles

16.3%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Carlton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.6%

2 bedrooms

22.3%

3 bedrooms

54.9%

4 bedrooms

14.3%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Carlton Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

43.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carlton Indigenous Population

8.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

198

Indigenous residents

2,290

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carlton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

177

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Carlton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carlton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.4%

Couple — no children

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carlton Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 42

👤

Never served

95.8% 970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carlton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 153

—

Did not provide

85.0% 868

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carlton Children Ever Born

No children

33.9%

1 child

16.5%

2 children

23.7%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

5.8%

5+ children

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Carlton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2017

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Carlton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

35.1%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Carlton Household Size

1 person

30.5%

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carlton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,085

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Carlton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.6%

Step family — no other children

18.9%

Blended family — no other children

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carlton Schools

schools nearby

government

981

avg ICSEA score

533

total students

Dodges Ferry Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 533 students

981

ICSEA

Nipakawa Steiner School Independent

Primary

Marisol Miro Quesada Le Roux - School name yet to be determined Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Carlton Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,425/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Carlton

Your weekly income

≈ $6,175/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,075/wk

Rent share 24.6%

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Carlton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,209 Income: $567/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,908 Income: $753/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 1,808 Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 1,079 Income: $539/wk Rent: $255/wk

Ranelagh

Pop: 1,484 Income: $758/wk Rent: $330/wk

No usual address (Tas.)

Pop: 1,377

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlton

What is the population of Carlton TAS?

The population of Carlton TAS is 1,363 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 171.5 people per km².Carlton is ranked #3,528 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carlton?

The median personal income in Carlton TAS is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,425 per week.Family income is $1,778 per week.Carlton is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carlton?

Median rent in Carlton TAS is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carlton ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carlton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton TAS is $1,347. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carlton?

The median age in Carlton TAS is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carlton a good suburb to live in?

Carlton is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,363.The median income is $746/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60099. All dollar figures in AUD.