Carlton vs North Melbourne, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carlton | North Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.6/100 | 14.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.0 / 1k | 160.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,262 | 735 |
| Planning activity | 166 | 192 |
| Population | 16,055 | 14,953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentCarlton
- Best for best valueNorth Melbourne
- Best for best schoolsNorth Melbourne
Comparison summary
Carlton (Vic.) and North Melbourne offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Melbourne leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Melbourne; Housing (desirability) favours North Melbourne; Crime rate favours North Melbourne. Quick verdicts: Best schools → North Melbourne.