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Victoria · Postcode 3053
Carlton postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 2 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Carlton at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Carlton ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Carlton vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Carlton | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,292 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $365 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,898 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 27 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.4% +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 3053 covers Carlton, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 2 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Melbourne.
According to the 2021 Census, Carlton has a population of 16,055 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $1,292, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 83 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Carlton includes a median weekly rent of $365, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,898, with 6,924 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 75.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carlton scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Carlton include Carlton Gardens Primary School and Carlton Primary School.
Carlton is part of the Melbourne City statistical area in Victoria.
Carlton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3053 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 16,055 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,292/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $659/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $365 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,898 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population Density | 9056/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,924 |
| Australian Citizens | 54.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 83 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.798389 |
| Longitude | 144.9694441 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Melbourne City |
| Local Government | Melbourne |
| Federal Electorate | Melbourne |
| State Electorate | Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 865 (5.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,905 (30.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,159 (44.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,775 (11.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,344 (8.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,166 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 552 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 329 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 307 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 246 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 125 (0.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 96 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3,294 (48.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,714 (40.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 620 (9.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 149 (2.2%) |
Schools in Carlton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Carlton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Carlton
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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.