Median house price
$1.8M
+4.3% change
VIC · Melbourne Council
Carlton North, 3054
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,462
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.6%
Median age
33
Median income
$2,400/wk
Employment rate
72.9%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,800,000
Languages at home
14.5%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Carlton North is a practical mid-sized suburb in Melbourne Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The community skews younger, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from.
Food, coffee and entertainment are never far away, whether locally or in the suburbs next door. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trams cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability rates good overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment, while safety and growth momentum land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Carlton North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$760/wk
Population (ERP)
6,462
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#90
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
65th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 59.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 24% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1109th in Australia
- State rank
- 300th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #90 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #212 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $760
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,800,000
- Median price change
- +4.3%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
6,462(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · -0.6% over 5 years · 85th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- -0.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +112
- Change in 5 years
- -41
- Growth rank in VIC
- 85th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,500), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,177
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,400
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 404 of 3,017
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 72.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 160 / 1,865 / 548 (+ 39 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 489
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 379
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 75.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 158 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage31
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft45
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle151
- B49 Other Theft51
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order24
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 17
- Median school ICSEA (17 schools)
- 1,133
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1152 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 862 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Carlton North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 327 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Brunswick South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1171 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 317 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Fitzroy Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1221 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 98 students · Top SEA quarter 80% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Carlton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 957 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 114 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 363 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1124 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1186 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 79% · 165 students · Top SEA quarter 77% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- University High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 1,983 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Gowrie Victoria Carlton North Early Learning CentreNewry Streetkindergarten
- North Carlton Childrens Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
35 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cemetery Road West/Royal Pde #14
- Ievers St/Royal Pde #17
- Leonard St/Royal Pde #15
- Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St #115
- Walker St/Royal Pde #16
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
310 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
13 restaurants · 11 cafes · 3 pubs · 4 bars · 2 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 5 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 42 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 35 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 75/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.78
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 6.8
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.81
Food & drink(42)
- A Treat of FranceBakery
765 Nicholson Street
- Angelo PasticceriaBakery
757 Nicholson Street
- Callé BakeryBakery
649 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- Filou's Artisan PatisserieBakery
187 Fenwick Street
- Natural Tucker BakeryBakery
809 Nicholson Street
- Crystal Palace & CourtyardBar
743-745 Nicholson Street
- Gerald's BarBar
386 Rathdowne Street
- Little AndorraBar
555 Nicholson Street
- Moosa BarBar
653 Nicholson Street
- 1864 CaféCafe
- All Day TreCafe
623 Rathdowne Street
- Deli DanoisCafe
733 Nicholson Street
- Fledgling EspressoCafe
412 Rathdowne Street
- FlorianCafe
617 Rathdowne Street
- HapCafe
693 Rathdowne Street
- NorthCafe
717 Rathdowne Street
- Pickles Milk BarCafe
- Sleepy's Cafe and Wine BarCafe
787 Nicholson Street
- Spazio ParadisoCafe
709 Nicholson Street
- The Fat SpatulaCafe
- Burger & Falafel HubFast food
707 Nicholson Street
- Freddy's Fish and ChipsFast food
779 Nicholson Street
- Holy CrumpetsFast food
713 Nicholson Street
- Joanne's Pizzeria & BarFast food
639 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- Lucky's PizzeriaFast food
923 Rathdowne Street
- The Seafood PlaceFast food
382 Rathdowne Street
- Brandon HotelPub
18-20 Lee Street
- Great Northern HotelPub
644 Rathdowne Street
- Kent HotelPub
370 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- Absolute ThaiRestaurant
651 Nicholson Street
- Chin Chin's at Koto MoonRestaurant
647 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- Good GnocchiRestaurant
797 Nicholson Street
- Henry SugarRestaurant
296-298 Rathdowne Street
- Il CarrettoRestaurant
479 Nicholson Street, Carlton North
- JabelleRestaurant
645 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- La LunaRestaurant
320 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- MalinRestaurant
687 Rathdowne Street
- No.21Restaurant
- Saigon SecretRestaurant
651 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- Shimbashi SobaRestaurant
344 Rathdowne Street
- Thai ClassicRestaurant
507 Nicholson Street, Carlton North
- Veloce Pizza BarRestaurant
749 Nicholson Street
Shopping(8)
- North Carlton Quality MeatsButcher
717 Nicholson Street
- Clay Health & OrganicsConvenience store
719-721 Rathdowne Street
- FoodworksConvenience store
799 Nicholson Street
- Rathdowne Village Grocery StoreConvenience store
374 Rathdowne Street
- SenserrickGreengrocer
384 Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Farmers MarketMarketplace
Community(5)
- Carlton Neighbourhood Learning CentreCommunity centre
20 Princes Street
- Gowrie Victoria Carlton North Early Learning CentreKindergarten
36 Newry Street
- North Carlton Childrens CentreKindergarten
- Carlton LibraryLibrary
667 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- Carlton North Primary SchoolSchool
60 Lee Street
Health & services(7)
- Rathdowne Village Medical CentreClinic
695-697 Rathdowne Street
- North Carlton Dental GroupDentist
773 Nicholson Street
- Wonder SmilesDentist
409 Nicholson Street, Carlton North
- Doctors on NicholsonMedical clinic
695-697 Nicholson Street
- Carlton North PharmacyPharmacy
751 Nicholson Street
- David Nolte PharmacyPharmacy
Unit 1 701-703 Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Veterinary SurgeryVeterinary
603 Rathdowne Street
Sport & outdoors(19)
- Dog park
- Carlton FitnessGym
657 Nicholson Street
- Curtain SquarePark
- Hardy ReservePark
- Nicholson Street ReservePark
305-321 Nicholson Street
- Princes ParkPark
- Shakespeare Street ReservePark
7-15 Shakespeare Street
- Playground (5)
- Princes Park Carlton Bowls ClubSports centre
- Crawford OvalSports field
- Cricket Practice NetsSports field
- Princes Hill Tennis ClubSports field
121 Princes Park Dr, Carlton North
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Transport(27)
14 bus stops · 13 tram stops
Other(99)
- Alcohol
691 Nicholson Street
- Rathdowne CellarsAlcohol
348 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
- Streets Convenience 24 SevenAlcohol
282 Rathdowne Street
- The Wine CornerAlcohol
50 Princes Street
- Within Three WorldsArtwork
- Bbq (2)
- Brazilian ButterflyBeauty salon
769 Nicholson Street
- Grace & JoyBeauty salon
725 Nicholson Street
- Jessica Nail & BeautyBeauty salon
705 Nicholson Street
- Skin ChemistryBeauty salon
683 Nicholson Street
- Bench (30)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- SalvosCharity
747 Nicholson Street
- Lizzy's Chocolate CreationsChocolate
641 Rathdowne Street
- AmanoClothes
- Booker & CoClothes
633A Rathdowne Street
- Cable MelbourneClothes
733 Rathdowne Street
- Palazzo 629Clothes
- Piccolo DiscoClothes
637 Nicholson Street
- ReignerClothes
639 Nicholson Street
- SÜK WorkwearClothes
633 Nicholson Street
- The ArkClothes
635 Rathdowne Street
- BarnesCraft
739 Nicholson Street
- Enoteca SilenoDeli
920 Lygon Street
- Maria's Coffee House and DeliDeli
793-795 Nicholson Street
- Rathdowne Village DelicatessenDeli
378 Rathdowne Street
- Skinner & HackettDeli
400 Rathdowne Street
- Drinking water (13)
- Dry Cleaning
813 Nicholson Street
- Eolian HallEvents Venue
836-842 Lygon Street
- Fitness Station (4)
- ParkRun Parkville meeting pointFitness Station
- Art Stems on LygonFlorist
1018 Lygon Street
- Growers Flower FactoryFlorist
54 Princes Street, Carlton North
- The Borrowed NurseryFlorist
785 Nicholson Street
- Tranquil BloomsFlorist
380 Rathdowne Street
- Zeneli FlowersFlorist
1020 Lygon Street
- Fountain (2)
- Backcare & SeatingFurniture
406 Rathdowne Street
- Innovation Living MelbourneFurniture
- Capital BarberingHairdresser
789 Nicholson Street
- Carpe DiemHairdresser
398 Rathdowne Street
- Paul's Hair PortHairdresser
324 Park Street
- Petasimone HairHairdresser
701 Nicholson Street
- Renard's Barber ShopHairdresser
795 Rathdowne Street
- Revamp U Hair + BeautyHairdresser
791 Nicholson Street
- Ricci SalonHairdresser
689 Nicholson Street
- StereophonicHifi
753 Nicholson Street
- Vinyl RevivalHifi
755 Nicholson Street
- Mary LaneHouseware
763 Nicholson Street
- Yumbo'sIce Cream
396 Rathdowne Street
- Information
- Geneine HoneyJewelry
685 Nicholson Street
- Matt WayneJewelry
625 Rathdowne Street
- Carlton LaundromatLaundry
1006 Lygon Street
- Carlton North LaundretteLaundry
312 Rathdowne Street
- Coin LaundryLaundry
483 Nicholson Street
- Soapy Dolphin LaundryLaundry
721 Nicholson Street
- Bua Baan Thai MassageMassage
681 Nicholson Street
- The Massage StudioMassage
- Goldmine RecordsMusic
369 Nicholson Street
- Replay GuitarsMusical Instrument
759 Nicholson Street
- Carlton North NewsNewsagent
711 Nicholson Street
- Rathdowne NewsagencyNewsagent
410 Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Eyecare ConsultantsOptician
761 Nicholson Street
- Parking (37)
- Amann PatisseriePastry
645 Nicholson Street
- BiscotteriaPastry
288 Rathdowne Street
- Monforte ViennoiseriePastry
585A Canning Street, Carlton North
- Proof BakehousePastry
531 Nicholson Street
- Zu-LiciousPastry
687 Nicholson Street
- Pet ArtPet Grooming
777 Nicholson Street
- Spitz GroomPet Grooming
643 Nicholson Street
- Physio FirstPhysiotherapist
699 Nicholson Street
- Pollinate HealthPhysiotherapist
320 Park Street
- Albanian MosquePlace of worship
765-769 Drummond Street, Carlton North
- Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
567 Rathdowne Street
- St John's Greek Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
998 Lygon Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost Box
667 Nicholson Street
- Post Box (5)
- Carlton North Post OfficePost office
546 Rathdowne Street
- Gestalt CentrePsychotherapist
622-624 Lygon Street
- Inner North Centre for Mental WellbeingPsychotherapist
414 Rathdowne Street
- Solace PsychologyPsychotherapist
625 Nicholson Street
- Public Bookcase
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Southern PavilionPublic Building
- Public toilets
- St Vincent's PathologySample Collection
Unit 1 699 Rathdowne Street
- The Fishmonger's SonSeafood
781 Nicholson Street
- Shelter (9)
- Princes ParkStadium
- Telephone (3)
- TelstraTelephone
- The Little ToyshopToys
737 Nicholson Street
- Waste Basket (8)
- Handweavers & Spinners Guild of VictoriaWool
655 Nicholson Street
- Inner North EndocrinologyYes
771 Nicholson Street
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Curtain SquarePark
- Hardy ReservePark
- Nicholson Street ReservePark
- Princes ParkPark
- Shakespeare Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Albanian Mosque
765-769 Drummond Street, Carlton North
- Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church
567 Rathdowne Street
- St John's Greek Orthodox Church
998 Lygon Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 13
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Carlton North PharmacyNicholson StreetPharmacy
- David Nolte PharmacyRathdowne StreetPharmacy
- Doctors on NicholsonNicholson StreetDoctor
- Gestalt CentreLygon StreetPsychotherapist
- Inner North Centre for Mental WellbeingRathdowne StreetPsychotherapist
- Inner North EndocrinologyNicholson StreetYes
- North Carlton Dental GroupNicholson StreetDentist
- Physio FirstNicholson StreetPhysiotherapist
- Pollinate HealthPark StreetPhysiotherapist
- Rathdowne Village Medical CentreRathdowne StreetClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 99
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
151 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Signage687 RATHDOWNE ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Signage302 RATHDOWNE ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Lapsed
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, including full demolition of a carport and construction of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (including a ground floor addition to the rear of the existing dwelling)918 DRUMMOND ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- VICSMART - Demolition, and reinstatement of the existing front fence to a dwelling723 RATHDOWNE ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of internally illuminated business identification signage687 RATHDOWNE ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Withdrawn
- Amendment787 DRUMMOND ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Lapsed
- Partial demolition, external alterations, including installation of a skylight.533 CANNING ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART:Part demolition, and buildings and works to a dwelling.492 Canning StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and external alterations to the existing dwelling, including the replacement of the existing tessellated tiles and concrete paving with new tiles.436 CANNING ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PL03/0990 to alter the screening of the upper level rear window150 AMESS ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART: Construction of clear roof sheeting on the side lightwell to a dwelling.583 CANNING ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling.85 NEWRY ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Partial demolition and external alterations to the rear wall of the building150-154 PRINCES ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations and an extension towards the rear of the existing two-storey dwelling.454 STATION ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 amendment to planning permit PLN16/0368 to amend the endorsed plans with primary changes including: ¿ Construction of a first-floor balcony to Bedroom 1; ¿ Construction of a first-floor en-suite ¿ Construction of a roof terrace.721 NICHOLSON ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- S72 Amendment to increase balcony alter floor levels and paint colours.502 CANNING ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition and alterations for an extension to the rear of the existing shop and reduction in the car parking requirement.795 NICHOLSON ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition for the construction of a single-storey garage at the rear of the existing dwelling.671 STATION ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Lapsed
May 2021
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling for the construction of a double-storey extension.565 CANNING ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External alterations to the front of the existing dwelling, including paint removal and tuck pointing581 CANNING ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including the construction of a pergola.7/767 NICHOLSON ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition, reconstruction of a verandah to the building.386 Rathdowne StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition, alterations to the existing dwelling492 Canning StLapsed
- Two lot subdivision587 Nicholson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground floor extension and basement96 PRINCES ST CARLTON NORTH 3054NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works and construction and display of business identification signage627 RATHDOWNE ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART: Demolition of the front fence and construction of a front fence.460-464 Park StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition for alterations and the construction of a double-storey extension and a double-storey outbuilding (garage/workshop) to the rear of the existing dwelling.329 STATION ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Section 72 amendment to planning permit which allows `conversion of the existing warehouse into four attached dwellings¿. Amendment proposes the following key changes: demolish upper level doors and windows, extend balcony area, and install sliding doors and new balustrades to the balcony.721 RATHDOWNE ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition and construction of a ground and first floor addition to the existing dwelling.615 STATION ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor addition to the rear of the existing dwelling117 CURTAIN ST CARLTON NORTH 3054NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction and display of internally illuminated promotional signageROAD SEG CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and display of internally illuminated, promotion signageROAD SEG CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of a first floor addition to the rear outbuilding associated with the existing dwelling.129 AMESS ST CARLTON NORTH 3054NOD issued by a delegate
- Signage288 Rathdowne StLapsed
- Section 72 Amendment (retrospective) to install an air-conditioning unit587 Station StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 Amendment to reduce the height of the second storey addition and deletion of the two storey studio replaced with an open carport.194 AMESS ST CARLTON NORTH 3054Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Vicsmart - Amendment - Part demolition, reconstruction section of the front fence (less than 50%, repairs)582 Rathdowne StNo permit required
- Amendment661 Canning StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Partial demolition and external alterations to existing dwelling589 Nicholson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 17/06/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ROYAL PARADE, LEONARD STREET16 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- CAMBRIDGE TERRACENH1606
- FORMER CABLE TRAM ENGINE HOUSENH0718
- MELBOURNE GENERAL CEMETERYNH1788
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 1252NH1626
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Wills
- Member of Parliament
- Peter KHALIL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 125,264
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 19.1%Labor 80.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.9 km away).
Coalition 10.4%Labor 89.6%
8.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Princes Hill (Wills)Labor 88.4% · Coalition 11.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Carlton Central (Wills)Labor 89.7% · Coalition 10.3% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Brunswick South EastLabor 92.2% · Coalition 7.8% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Fitzroy NorthLabor 89.8% · Coalition 10.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- DelbridgeLabor 91.2% · Coalition 8.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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