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Carlton North Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Carlton North Compares
Carlton North vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Carlton North | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,400 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $552 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3054 covers Carlton North, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 3 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Yarra.
According to the 2021 Census, Carlton North has a population of 6,177 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,400, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 19 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Carlton North includes a median weekly rent of $552, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 2,613 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Rental properties account for 51.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carlton North scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Carlton North include Princes Hill Primary School and Carlton North Primary School.
Carlton North is part of the Yarra statistical area in Victoria.
Carlton North Details
| Postcode | 3054 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,177 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,400/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,208/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $552 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3302/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,613 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.788805 |
| Longitude | 144.9719823 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra |
| Local Government | Yarra |
| Federal Electorate | Melbourne |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 635 (10.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 843 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,614 (42.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,231 (19.9%) |
| 65+ years | 867 (14.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 625 (10.1%) |
| Arthritis | 333 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 162 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 157 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 125 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 46 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 20 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 416 (16.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,347 (52.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 639 (24.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 183 (7.1%) |
Schools in Carlton North
Suburbs Near Carlton North
Same Postcode (3054)
More Carlton North Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.