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Carlton VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Carlton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Carlton VIC is 16,055 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carlton is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Carlton is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Carlton has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Carlton has a population density of 9056.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Carlton is China. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton is $1,898.
There were 3,204 recorded offences in Carlton in 2025-25, a rate of 200 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,691 offences).
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Carlton Population
Carlton Median Income & Rent
Carlton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Carlton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Carlton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Carlton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Carlton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Carlton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Carlton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Carlton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Carlton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Carlton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Carlton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Carlton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Carlton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Carlton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Carlton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Carlton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Carlton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Carlton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Carlton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Carlton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Carlton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Carlton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Carlton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Carlton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Carlton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Carlton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Carlton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Carlton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Carlton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Carlton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Carlton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Carlton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Carlton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Carlton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Carlton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Carlton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3,204 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Carlton Schools
Showing 15 of 68 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlton
What is the population of Carlton VIC?
The population of Carlton VIC is 16,055 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9056.3 people per km².Carlton is ranked #241 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Carlton?
The median personal income in Carlton VIC is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $2,066 per week.Carlton is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Carlton?
Median rent in Carlton VIC is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 28.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Carlton ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Carlton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton VIC is $1,898. 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 VIC is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Carlton a good suburb to live in?
Carlton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 16,055.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.3% 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: 20495. All dollar figures in AUD.