Median house price
$1.69M
+44% change
VIC · Melbourne Council
Carlton, 3053
Est. population · Jun 2025
24,823
Growth (1 yr)
+6.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+20.7%
Median age
27
Median income
$1,292/wk
Employment rate
56%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,690,000
Languages at home
50.8%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Carlton is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. The community skews younger, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. 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.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Carlton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
24,823
+6.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
29.6%
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
#34
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
82nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
58th
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
- 69.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 249th in Australia
- State rank
- 110th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #34 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #84 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $620
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,690,000
- Median price change
- +43.8%
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
24,823(June 2025)
+6.3% annual · +20.7% over 5 years · 98th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +6.3%
- 5-year growth
- +20.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +1,466
- Change in 5 years
- +4,260
- Growth rank in VIC
- 98th 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 (~29,750), extrapolated at +3.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 16,055
- Median age
- 27
- Median household income / week
- $1,292
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 2,909 of 9,833
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,898
- Employment rate
- 56%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 93 / 1,186 / 5,588 (+ 38 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)
- 3,114
- Against the person
- 360
- Against property
- 2,305
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 125.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.5%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage179
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle620
- B44 Theft Of A Bicycle156
- B49 Other Theft456
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception160
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
- 19
- Median school ICSEA (18 schools)
- 1,025
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 58th
School list
- Carlton Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 435 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Carlton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 957 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 114 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Academy of Mary ImmaculateSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1079 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 612 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Hester Hornbrook AcademySpecial · Independent · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 701 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 936 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 95% · 152 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Carlton North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Ozford CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 101 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Fitzroy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1028 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 198 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Saints CollegeSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 935 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,524 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- University High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 1,983 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.2 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
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Frobel Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- Lemon Tree Children's CentreGrattan Streetkindergarten
- Melbourne University Family ClubCardigan Streetkindergarten
- Queensberry Children's Centre (Building 262)Queensberry Streetkindergarten
- RMIT City Campus Children's Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
54 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lygon St/Elgin St #112
- Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11
- Nicholson St/Victoria Pde #10
- Parkville Railway Station Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Parkville Station
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
1,262 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
101 restaurants · 59 cafes · 8 pubs · 8 bars · 7 supermarkets · 6 pharmacies · 11 fast food · 4 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 191 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 22 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 54 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 22 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 19 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 3.67
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 11.9
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.37
Food & drink(191)
- Baker D. ChiricoBakery
178 Faraday Street
- Bakers DelightBakery
319 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Millé & B PatisserieBakery
28 Bouverie Street
- The French LettuceBakery
237 Nicholson Street
- Bar OloBar
165 Nicholson Street
- El GizaBar
- Good MeasureBar
- Jimmy Watson's Wine BarBar
333 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Johnny's Green RoomBar
- Shisha barBar
- Snack MonsterBar
- The Motley Front BarBar
- Amicus EspressoCafe
185 Pelham Street, Carlton
- Artee CafeCafe
62 Lygon Street
- AssemblyCafe
62 Pelham Street, Carlton
- Bar ScopaCafe
127 Leicester Street, Carlton
- Bossa NovaCafe
156 Elgin Street, Carlton
- BottariCafe
600 Elizabeth Street
- Briscola CafeCafe
157 Pelham Street, Carlton
- BrunettiCafe
380 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Cafe
523 Swanston Street
- Cafe (2)
- Cafe CommercioCafe
198 Berkeley Street, Carlton
- Cafe KremaCafe
- Cafe Sua DaCafe
- Cafe Tre SetteCafe
139 Bouverie Street, Carlton
- CamposCafe
144 Elgin Street
- Campus CanteenCafe
201 Grattan Street
- Coffee With BenefeatsCafe
275 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Cotti CoffeeCafe
Unit 102D 604 Swanston Street, Carlton
- GilbertCafe
161 Barry Street, Carlton
- Green CupCafe
233 Faraday Street
- Haymarket Place CafeCafe
212 Berkeley Street, Carlton
- Health Studio and Backyard CafeCafe
- Heartattack and VineCafe
329 Lygon Street, Carlton
- HeebiCafe
- Humble RaysCafe
71 Bouverie Street, Carlton
- Ima Project CafeCafe
169 Elgin Street, Carlton
- King & GodfreeCafe
293 Lygon Street
- La LatteriaCafe
104 Elgin Street
- Le MielCafe
330 Cardigan Street, Carlton
- Lincoln Bakery CafeCafe
154 Bouverie Street
- Lygon Food StoreCafe
267 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Market Lane CoffeeCafe
176 Faraday Street, Carlton
- Mid Square CoffeeCafe
119 Pelham Street, Carlton
- Museum CafeCafe
- NijuusanCafe
- ParcoCafe
- Patisserie Madeleine De ProustCafe
253 Lygon Street
- Plus Coffee & KitchenCafe
29 Leicester Street
- Queens CafeCafe
138 Queensberry Street
- San ChurroCafe
- Science Gallery CafeCafe
700 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Seven SeedsCafe
114 Berkeley Street, Carlton
- Shooter McGavin'sCafe
117 Grattan Street, Carlton
- Soul SoupCafe
55 Cardigan Street
- StovetopCafe
128 Leicester Street, Carlton
- Superfloor CafeCafe
700 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Tea WaveCafe
- The Heart of CarltonCafe
189 Elgin Street, Carlton
- The Queensberry Pour HouseCafe
- TiamoCafe
305 Lygon Street
- Tokyo LamingtonCafe
258 Elgin Street
- TuttoCafe
- Ultimate Coffee BarCafe
- University CafeCafe
257 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Vertue Coffee RoastersCafe
8 Raffa Place, Carlton
- Vincent the DogCafe
348 Drummond Street
- Wild Timor Coffee Co.Cafe
- Woodside GreenCafe
- AdonaiFast food
- Cafe 723Fast food
723 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Casa Del GelatoFast food
- Dan’s DeliFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Grill'dFast food
350 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Intersection CafeFast food
341 Lygon Street
- KFCFast food
- Mofo BurgersFast food
100 Leicester Street, Carlton
- MomoFast food
163 Pelham Street, Carlton
- SubwayFast food
672 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Bar CentralePub
- Green Man's ArmsPub
418 Lygon Street
- Hotel LincolnPub
- John Curtin HotelPub
29 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Players on LygonPub
200 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Prince Alfred Rooftop & BarPub
191 Grattan Street, Carlton
- Queensberry HotelPub
593-597 Swanston Street, Carlton
- The Clyde HotelPub
Elgin Street, Carlton
- A Bite of China Hot PotRestaurant
- Abla'sRestaurant
109 Elgin Street
- Adozen AdozenRestaurant
- Al Dente EnotecaRestaurant
161 Nicholson Street
- Alpino RestaurantRestaurant
262 Lygon Street
- Bezela FoodstoreRestaurant
105 Elgin Street
- Bibi JiRestaurant
179 Lygon Street
- Big MamaRestaurant
- Bistro Two DozenRestaurant
180 Rathdowne Street
- BlackBallRestaurant
- Borsari RistoranteRestaurant
- Brother BullRestaurant
- Brother Dough Pizzeria e CaffeRestaurant
Unit 1 200 Victoria Street
- Cafe CavallinoRestaurant
181 Lygon Street
- Café CorrettoRestaurant
225-227 Lygon Street
- Cafe ItaliaRestaurant
- Capitano CarltonRestaurant
421 Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Chinese Noodle CafeRestaurant
154 Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Curry HouseRestaurant
108 Lygon Street
- Carlton MegabytesRestaurant
- Carlton Wine RoomRestaurant
172-174 Faraday Street
- ChapatiRestaurant
- China StyleRestaurant
- Chinger Biang Biang NoodleRestaurant
- Claypot KingdomRestaurant
- Colorful YunnanRestaurant
680 Swanston Street, Carlton
- CopperwoodRestaurant
- Criniti'sRestaurant
- D.O.C EspressoRestaurant
326 Lygon Street
- D.O.C Pizza & Mozzarella BarRestaurant
295 Drummond Street
- Da Guido La PastaRestaurant
130 Lygon Street
- Don Tojo (Don Don) Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
164 Cardigan Street, Melbourne
- Donnini'sRestaurant
320 Lygon Street
- Dragon Hot PotRestaurant
111-113 Grattan Street, Carlton
- Dumpling 88Restaurant
88 Grattan Street
- Dumpling MaxRestaurant
- E dumplingRestaurant
- East Imperial Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
323 Rathdowne Street
- Eat NgonRestaurant
- EpochaRestaurant
49 Rathdowne Street
- Fu LuRestaurant
172 Rathdowne Street
- GemmaRestaurant
183 Elgin Street
- Golden PrawnRestaurant
106 Lygon Street
- Hakata GensukeRestaurant
126 Lygon Street
- HwatuRestaurant
- I love instabulRestaurant
- I Love IstanbulRestaurant
- IL GamberoRestaurant
166 Lygon Street
- Il VicoloRestaurant
50 Grattan Street
- Jimmy Watson'sRestaurant
333-335 Lygon Street
- Johnny, Vince & Sam'sRestaurant
306-308 Lygon Street
- KabanaRestaurant
167 Lygon Street, Carlton
- KahaaniRestaurant
262 Lygon Street, Carlton
- KantinRestaurant
122 Lygon Street
- La CaberaRestaurant
151 Lygon Street
- La Contadina RistoranteRestaurant
168 Rathdowne Street
- La SpaghettataRestaurant
238 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Lagoon DiningRestaurant
263 Lygon Street
- Lahore Biryani HouseRestaurant
192 Elgin Street
- Laksa House 118Restaurant
- Lambs on LygonRestaurant
100 Lygon Street
- Leonardo's Pizza PalaceRestaurant
29 Grattan Street
- Likya - Turkish EateryRestaurant
174 Rathdowne Street
- Little LygonRestaurant
- LoyalinaRestaurant
- MandinaRestaurant
143-145 Lygon Street
- MasaniRestaurant
313 Drummond Street
- Masters of BurgerologyRestaurant
- MercadanteRestaurant
123 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Milk the CowRestaurant
323 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Ms FrankieRestaurant
- Namaste Indian RestaurantRestaurant
104 Lygon Street
- Nasi Lemak HouseRestaurant
115 Grattan Street, Carlton
- NefesRestaurant
- Norsiah's KitchenRestaurant
- Oko OkoRestaurant
- Panda Hotpot RestaurantRestaurant
Carlton
- Papa Gino'sRestaurant
221 Lygon Street
- Paris GoRestaurant
116 Rathdowne Street
- Piccolo MondoRestaurant
240 Lygon Street, Carlton
- RakuzenRestaurant
- Restaurant
19-21 Lincoln Square South, Carlton
- Restaurant (2)
- Rice BarRestaurant
- Saigon PhoRestaurant
- ScopriRestaurant
191 Nicholson Street, Carlton
- Seoul PochaRestaurant
173 Lygon Street
- ShakahariRestaurant
201 Faraday Street
- Shinbashi YakinikuRestaurant
294-296 Lygon Street, Carlton
- St Ann's On RathdowneRestaurant
401 Rathdowne Street
- Sushi TenRestaurant
178 Rathdowne Street
- TaquitoRestaurant
350 Drummond Street
- Thai CityRestaurant
124 Lygon Street
- the best quilin rice noodlesRestaurant
- The Longing FlavourRestaurant
- Toto's PizzaRestaurant
- Universal ItalianRestaurant
139-141 Lygon Street
- WokksRestaurant
- Ying Thai 2Restaurant
110 Lygon Street
- ZiykaRestaurant
236 Lygon Street
Shopping(28)
- Donati's Fine MeatsButcher
402 Lygon Street
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Convenience StoreConvenience store
- CT MartConvenience store
- EzyMartConvenience store
- EzyMartConvenience store
Unit 1 262 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Metro ZoneConvenience store
291-301 Nicholson Street
- Press & Grocers Co.Convenience store
625-629 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
191-197 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Smart MartConvenience store
91 Grattan Street
- spot martConvenience store
196-198 Pelham Street, Carlton
- Yahveh Asian GroceryConvenience store
- Your LocalConvenience store
- XD FreshGreengrocer
Unit 104D 604 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Carlton SupermarketSupermarket
Unit 7 570 Lygon Street
- IGASupermarket
- IGA X-press plus LiquorSupermarket
109 Lygon Street, Carlton
- KT MartSupermarket
600-608 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
- Lin's Asian GrocerySupermarket
- Mr. Dad Super MarketSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(11)
- Kathleen Syme Library and Community CentreCommunity centre
251 Faraday Street
- Frobel Early Learning CentreKindergarten
- Lemon Tree Children's CentreKindergarten
2-10 Grattan Street, Carlton
- Melbourne University Family ClubKindergarten
427-429 Cardigan Street
- Queensberry Children's Centre (Building 262)Kindergarten
228 Queensberry Street, Carlton
- RMIT City Campus Children's CentreKindergarten
- Giblin Eunson LibraryLibrary
111 Barry Street, Carlton
- Law LibraryLibrary
185 Pelham Street, Carlton
- RMIT Carlton LibraryLibrary
- Carlton Gardens Primary SchoolSchool
201-231 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
- Carlton Primary SchoolSchool
425-469 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Health & services(22)
- Cardigan House Consulting SuitesClinic
96 Cardigan Street, Carlton
- EyeCare ClinicClinic
200 Berkeley Street, Carlton
- Inner Melbourne Medicare Urgent Care ClinicClinic
Unit 1 221 Drummond Street, Carlton
- Melbourne Dental XrayClinic
- Melbourne Sexual Health CentreClinic
578-584 Swanston Street, Carlton
- University Health Services Building (385)Clinic
138-146 Cardigan Street
- Dr Barry S. JohnsonDentist
184 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Dr Siu Leung And AssociatesDentist
69 Bouverie Street, Carlton
- Melbourne Dental ClinicDentist
723 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Perio PartnersDentist
- Smile In The CityDentist
63 Nicholson Street
- Royal Dental Hospital of MelbourneHospital
714-736 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Carlton Family MedicalMedical clinic
88 Rathdowne Street
- Elgin Medical CentreMedical clinic
54 Elgin Street
- Metropolitan Medical Centres CarltonMedical clinic
380 Lygon Street
- PrimeCare MedicalMedical clinic
538-540 Swanston Street, Carlton
- AmcalPharmacy
- Carlton PharmacyPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Chris Janson PharmacyPharmacy
337 Lygon Street
- Pickford PharmacyPharmacy
177-179 Elgin Street
- Schneier PharmacyPharmacy
113 Elgin Street, Carlton
Sport & outdoors(41)
- Lincoln Square FitnessGym
183 Bouverie Street, Carlton
- Argyle SquarePark
- Burton ReservePark
- Cardigan Street ParkPark
- Carlton Housing EstatePark
- Keppel Street ParkPark
- La Mama SquarePark
- Lincoln SquarePark
- Macarthur SquarePark
1-71 Macarthur Place North
- Murchison SquarePark
- Neill Street ReservePark
- Neill/Canning Street ReservePark
- Park (8)
- Reeves Street ParkPark
- Station Street ParkPark
- University SquarePark
- Museum PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (8)
- Carlton BathsSports centre
Unit 216 248 Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Gardens Tennis ClubSports centre
- Play Court 1Sports field
- Play Court 2Sports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(14)
- Carlton Arts Centre Pottery SchoolArts centre
189 Nicholson Street
- The Motley BauhausArts centre
118 Elgin Street
- Cinema NovaCinema
380 Lygon Street, Carlton
- IMAX MelbourneCinema
Rathdowne Street, Carlton
- Melbourne MuseumMuseum
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton
- Museo ItalianoMuseum
199 Faraday Street
- RMIT Design ArchivesMuseum
154 Victoria Street, Carlton
- The Henry Forman Atkinson Dental MuseumMuseum
714-736 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Courthouse TheatreTheatre
349 Drummond Street
- La Mama TheatreTheatre
205 Faraday Street
- The Motley Cabaret StageTheatre
- The Motley CelarTheatre
- The Motley TheatretteTheatre
- Dome PromenadeViewpoint
Transport(43)
32 bus stops · 11 tram stops
Other(229)
- Ballers ClubhouseAdult Gaming Centre
- Ace VapeAlcohol
112 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Baron's Wine & SpiritsAlcohol
- Bottega TascaAlcohol
321 Lygon Street
- BottlemartAlcohol
Unit 6 138-150 Rathdowne Street
- Lambs Bottle ShopAlcohol
- Press & Grocers Co.Alcohol
625-629 Swanston Street, Carlton
- The Gut GuyAlternative
Unit 2715
- VR WorldAmusement Arcade
69 Pelham Street
- Elite Office Machines Co.Antiques
- F.J. RoccaAntiques
- Colonial SquareArtwork
- Garden of UnityArtwork
- Zelda D'ApranoArtwork
- ATM
- BankwestATM
- BOMATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- First PointATM
186 Lygon Street, Carlton
- HSBCATM
- NABATM
288 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Royal Exhibition BuildingAttraction
9 Nicholson Street, Carlton
- ANZBank
205 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Bendigo BankBank
- Bendigo BankBank
186 Lygon Street
- Commonwealth BankBank
272 Lygon Street, Carlton
- WestpacBank
215-217 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Bbq
- University of MelbourneBbq
- Lexi NailsBeauty salon
- Nail salonBeauty salon
- Lounge LoversBed
- Bench (177)
- Lithium BicycleBicycle
118 Bouverie Street, Carlton
- Bicycle Parking (91)
- Bike LockBicycle Parking
- RMIT Bicycle ParkingBicycle Parking
- Secure Bicycle HubBicycle Parking
- University of MelbourneBicycle Parking
- TABBookmaker
243-247 Lygon Street, Carlton
- New International Book ShopBooks
- ReadingsBooks
309 Lygon Street
- Readings KidsBooks
315 Lygon Street
- Manhattan TerraceBrothel
- Car repair
291-301 Nicholson Street
- Perfect Brakes and SteeringCar repair
265-271 Queensberry Street, Carlton
- FlexiCarCar Sharing
- GoGetCar Sharing
- PopCarCar Sharing
- Whitworths MarineChandler
556 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
- Clock
- Black Tie ClassicClothes
132 Elgin Street
- Bonaparte Men's BoutiqueClothes
235 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Caroline GuidiClothes
110 Elgin Street
- Cotton OnClothes
- ElkClothes
- Lifestyle Pop-UpClothes
336 Lygon Street
- Melbourne VintageClothes
237 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Milly SleepingClothes
157 Elgin Street
- Prinzi CollectionsClothes
130 Elgin Street
- rpmmelbourneClothes
- Seed HeritageClothes
- Yesteryear Vintage ClothingClothes
237a Faraday Street
- Corpus Christi College Catholic SeminaryCollege
- CommandFixComputer
106 Elgin Street
- Hareruya PantryConfectionery
15-17 Lincoln Square South
- Original Lolly StoreConfectionery
239 Lygon Street, Carlton
- DinkumsCopyshop
458 Swanston Street
- ScottsCopyshop
- Grown Alchemist Retail LabCosmetics
- Mecca CosmeticaCosmetics
356 Lygon Street
- SabbyCoworking Space
60-66 Leicester Street, Carlton
- Elgin PrintingCraft
- Robles Dance StudioDancing School
- D.O.C DelicatessenDeli
330 Lygon Street
- Trio Syrian CuisineDeli
339 Lygon Street
- Drinking FountainDrinking water
- Drinking water (29)
- Temperance FountainDrinking water
- Bentley the ButlerDry Cleaning
Unit Shop 28 380 Lygon Street
- Craig PattersonEstate Agent
98 Elgin Street
- Hocking StuartEstate Agent
158 Rathdowne Street
- Little Real EstateEstate Agent
98 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
- Run PropertyEstate Agent
99 Elgin Street
- ThomsonEstate Agent
- Arrow on SwanstonEV charging
- ChargefoxEV charging
- EV charging
- Melbourne MuseumEV charging
- Museums VictoriaEV charging
- Copland Theatre & Event VenueEvents Venue
198 Berkeley Street, Carlton
- David P Derham TheatreEvents Venue
185 Pelham Street, Carlton
- Dr Margaret William-Weir LoungeEvents Venue
234 Queensberry Street, Carlton
- Events Venue
- Fritz Loewe TheatretteEvents Venue
253-283 Elgin Street, Carlton
- FROM the CollectiveEvents Venue
139 Elgin Street
- Living Places ExchangeEvents Venue
36-40 Cardigan Street, Carlton
- MPavilion ParkvilleEvents Venue
Carlton
- Prest TheatreEvents Venue
111 Barry Street, Carlton
- Fire Station No. 3Fire station
104-114 Bouverie Street, Carlton
- Exhibition FountainFountain
- Fountain (5)
- French FountainFountain
- Grollo FountainFountain
- Science GalleryGallery
114 Grattan Street, Carlton
- City of MelbourneGarden
- Forest GalleryGarden
- Garden (84)
- Crystal HeartGift
- Carlton BarbersHairdresser
- Carlton Set HairdressingHairdresser
163 Elgin Street
- Dare 2 Hair StudioHairdresser
95 Elgin Street
- Kabuki Hair StudioHairdresser
93 Grattan Street
- Lygon HairdresserHairdresser
165 Elgin Street
- Madam Frou FrouHairdresser
108 Rathdowne Street
- NewcutHairdresser
53-57 Elgin Street
- Organika HairHairdresser
161 Elgin Street
- Raw ElementHairdresser
333 Drummond Street
- SuggarHairdresser
- The Royal Men SalonHairdresser
159 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Carlton Audio VisualHifi
164 Lygon Street
- Journal Student LivingHostel
498-504 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Scape CarltonHostel
557 Swanston Street
- UniLodge on CampusHostel
9 Earl Street, Carlton
- Arrow on SwanstonHotel
488 Swanston Street
- Downtowner on LygonHotel
- Essence Hotel CarltonHotel
609 Swanston Street
- Melbourne Carlton Central Apartment HotelHotel
2-9 Finlay Place, Carlton
- Travel Inn HotelHotel
225 Drummond Street, Carlton
- Coffee Machine TechnologiesHouseware
- Sunbird LivingHouseware
- Becky GelatoIce Cream
- Beku GelatoIce Cream
150 Lygon Street
- GelatissimoIce Cream
- LavezziIce Cream
334 Lygon Street
- LukumadesIce Cream
346 Lygon Street, Carlton
- New Zealand NaturalIce Cream
- PidapipoIce Cream
299 Lygon Street
- The Açaí CompanyIce Cream
211 Lygon Street
- Yo-ChiIce Cream
- A Place for Women and ChildrenInformation
- Information (7)
- Student kitchenette microwave (218)Kitchen
- 4Cyte PathologyLaboratory
Unit 101 538-540 Swanston Street, Carlton
- Soap Bar LaunderetteLaundry
63 Elgin Street
- Loading Dock (3)
- John BarnesLocksmith
- Lygon Court Shopping CentreMall
368-384 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Saabai Saabai Thai MassageMassage
158 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Giorgio Dental CeramicsMedical Supply
- TelstraMobile Phone
223 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Lygon LodgeMotel
220 Lygon Street
- Ducati CityMotorcycle
- Victory & Indian MotorcyclesMotorcycle
- Found SoundMusical Instrument
155 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Living Music CarltonMusical Instrument
134-136 Elgin Street
- Music Swop ShopMusical Instrument
145 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Carlton NewsagencyNewsagent
325 Lygon Street
- YouPinNutrition Supplements
89 Grattan Street
- Eyetech OptometristsOptician
81-85 Grattan Street
- Australian College of OptometryOptometrist
374 Cardigan Street, Carlton
- Eastern Precinct CarparkParking
- Kim Lim Car ParkParking
16-32 Leicester Street
- Lygon Street Car ParkParking
- Old Royal Women's Hospital Car ParkParking
96 Grattan Street, Carlton
- Parking (132)
- The University of MelbourneParking
- University Square Car ParkParking
- VicRoads Car ParkingParking
- Parking Entrance (8)
- University Square Car ParkParking Entrance
- Disabled parking spaceParking Space
- Parking Space (2)
- Leona Party and HomeParty
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
- BPPetrol station
117 Elgin Street
- Coles ExpressPetrol station
- Metro Petroleum CarltonPetrol station
291-301 Nicholson Street, Carlton
- Picnic Table (12)
- Chinese Church of ChristPlace of worship
- Church of All NationsPlace of worship
178 Palmerston Street, Carlton
- Lygon Street Christian ChapelPlace of worship
42-54 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Sacred Heart ChurchPlace of worship
169 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
- Salvation Army CarltonPlace of worship
- St Jude's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
221-239 Palmerston Street, Carlton
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost Box
2 Lygon Street
- Australia PostPost Box
264-266 Lygon Street
- Australia PostPost Box
7 Grattan Street
- Post Box (4)
- Carlton LPOPost office
368-384 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Carlton South Post OfficePost office
111 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Melbourne City CouncilPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Public UrinalsPublic toilets
- Recycling (18)
- Australia PostRelay Box
- Shelter (7)
- Watt's Shoe StoreShoes
266 Lygon Street
- Church of All Nations Community SupportSocial Facility
180 Palmerston Street, Carlton
- Rathdowne Place Aged CareSocial Facility
497 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
- GewürzhausSpices
342 Lygon Street, Carlton
- MilligramStationery
- Scryglass StudioStudio
Unit 5 233 Cardigan Street, Carlton
- G&M Galati TailorsTailor
- Katrina's DesignsTailor
- Killer Bees TattoosTattoo
182 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Telephone (11)
- TelstraTelephone
- Telstra PayphoneTelephone
- Lucky Elgin Lotto & TobaccanistTobacco
185 Elgin Street, Carlton
- Puff Puff SmokesTobacco
- The Chapel Toy LibraryToy Library
- Poppy ShopToys
283 Lygon Street
- STA TravelTravel Agency
366 Lygon Street
- Dunlop Super DealerTyres
1-15 Elgin Street, Carlton
- CODEUniversity
102 Victoria Street
- RMIT ActivatorUniversity
102 Victoria Street
- RMIT UniversityUniversity
- RMIT University (City Campus)University
- School of Architecture & Urban DesignUniversity
150 Victoria Street
- STEM CollegeUniversity
110 Victoria Street
- University
- Vacant
242-244 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Stop Hungry, Stop ThirstyVending machine
- Vending machine (13)
- Waste Basket (103)
- Waste Disposal
- Watering Place
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
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Argyle SquarePark
- Burton ReservePark
- Cardigan Street ParkPark
- Carlton Housing EstatePark
- Keppel Street ParkPark
- La Mama SquarePark
- Lincoln SquarePark
- Macarthur SquarePark
- Murchison SquarePark
- Neill Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 24
- Parks (OSM)
- 22
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
6 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Chinese Church of Christ
- Church of All Nations
178 Palmerston Street, Carlton
- Lygon Street Christian Chapel
42-54 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Sacred Heart Church
169 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
- Salvation Army Carlton
- St Jude's Anglican Church
221-239 Palmerston Street, Carlton
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
- 25
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (0.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- 4Cyte PathologySwanston StreetLaboratory
- AmcalPharmacy
- Australian College of OptometryCardigan StreetOptometrist
- Cardigan House Consulting SuitesCardigan StreetClinic
- Carlton Family MedicalRathdowne StreetDoctor
- Carlton PharmacyPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Chris Janson PharmacyLygon StreetPharmacy
- Dr Barry S. JohnsonElgin StreetDentist
- Dr Siu Leung And AssociatesBouverie StreetDentist
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)
- 287
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 11.6
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).
166 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to a single dwelling, including construction of a fence and domestic services normal to a dwelling68-70 KAY STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to the permit pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by way of amending the endorsed plans under the permit to include a privacy screen to communal terrace Level 2558-566 SWANSTON STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External painting and buildings and works - external alterations, including demolition (retrospective)107-113 DRUMMOND STREET CARLTON 3053In progress
- External alterations in a Heritage Overlay38 MACARTHUR PLACE NORTH CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External painting in a Heritage Overlay41 MACARTHUR PLACE SOUTH CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works comprising an extension to an existing dwelling15 GRATTAN STREET CARLTON 3053NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- External painting33 FARADAY STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works - Maintenance and repairs (external painting, fence repairs, underpinning and stormwater works) including demolition207-211 GRATTAN STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works - addition of roofing to existing pergola16-20 DRUMMOND PLACE CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amending the permit pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by way of: amending the permit preamble, and Conditions 5 and 6.127-135 PELHAM STREET CARLTON 3053Lapsed
- Extension of one dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm, construction of a new front fence, and buildings and works, including partial demolition related to the construction of the rear addition, and external painting in a heritage overlay.98 FARADAY STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 37 (Subdivision - Staged)28-44 BOUVERIE STREET CARLTON 3053Withdrawn
August 2021
- Demolish and construct a fence in a Heritage Overlay82 NEILL STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External painting mural to boundary wall205-207 FARADAY STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with alterations and double storey addition to an existing dwelling438 LYGON STREET CARLTON 3053NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works including the installation of domestic services normal to a dwelling4-6 CANNING STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works and associated demolition for alterations to the existing dwelling37 FARADAY STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct and display three internally illuminated business identification signs700 SWANSTON STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Use of the land for the purpose of a restricted recreation facility, the display of illuminated business identification signage, and a reduction in the statutory bicycle parking requirements of Clause 52.34-2.201 GRATTAN STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- s72 Amendment: Have a current Restaurant and Cafe Liquor License and would like to update the liquor license to an on-premises license. In addition to that, we would like to add a renewable limited license to facilitate the sale of a very limited product range via our website. For some background to this, we have invested in creating our own brand of Gin for use within the venue, but would like the opportunity to sell this as a retail product via our website only.4 160 VICTORIA STREET CARLTON 3053In progress
- External Painting593-597 SWANSTON STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to replace roof7-9 PALMERSTON PLACE CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to an existing building in a Design and Development Overlay and Heritage Overlay in accordance with the endorsed plans.58 BARRY STREET CARLTON 3053In progress
- Use of the land to sell and consume liquor (General Licence) under Clause 52.27, and partial demolition and buildings and works in the Commercial 1 Zone, Heritage Overlay Schedule 1, and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 47193 LYGON STREET CARLTON 3053NOD issued by a delegate
- Change of use to a place of assembly, a live music entertainment venue, sell and consume liquor and waiver of car parking requirement118-120 ELGIN STREET CARLTON 3053NOD issued by a delegate
- Demolish and construct a fence46-50 Carlton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (General Licence), external alteration of the existing building and construction and display of internally illuminated business identification signage associated with a bottle shop and bar259-261 LYGON STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External painting - mural to building facade248-250 FARADAY STREET CARLTON 3053Withdrawn
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with external alteration of the existing building, construction of a first floor deck and construction of internally illuminated and non-illuminated business identification signage338-340 LYGON STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with the installation of an exhaust duct to the roof of the existing building, and externally painting, in the Heritage Overlay, and to construct and put up a sign pursuant to Clause 52.05-2.140-146 LYGON STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of the rear toilet block131-137 BARRY STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amending the permit pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 in the following manner: amending the plans endorsed under the permit.212 RATHDOWNE STREET CARLTON 3053NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works for repairs and routine maintenance to the existing roof15-17 PITT STREET CARLTON 3053No permit required
- Buildings and works to consolidate dwelling unit 5 and 6 into one proposed dwelling100-108 DRUMMOND STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Partial demolition, external alterations and buildings and works to construct an addition to an existing dwelling14 BARRUP STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- New iron fence59-63 KAY STREET CARLTON 3053Withdrawn
- Partial demolition and buildings and works for the construction of a three-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling and roof deck43 MACARTHUR PLACE SOUTH CARLTON 3053NOD issued by a delegate
- Re-subdivide common property within RP008575132-150 FARADAY STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations, construct a building and works, and waive the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06366 LYGON STREET CARLTON 3053Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, buildings and works associated with the construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and the extension of one dwelling on a lot with two dwellings42-44 RATHDOWNE STREET CARLTON 3053NOD issued by a delegate
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
9 active roadworks / incidents
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 07/09/2026 and 24/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOUVERIE STREET, QUEENSBERRY STREET06 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 07/09/2026 and 24/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOUVERIE STREET, VICTORIA STREET06 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 27/11/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ELIZABETH STREET, VICTORIA STREET26 Nov 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 27/11/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VICTORIA STREET, ELIZABETH STREET26 Nov 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 28/09/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOUVERIE STREET, QUEENSBERRY STREET27 Sep 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 28/09/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOUVERIE STREET, VICTORIA STREET27 Sep 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 29/10/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VICTORIA STREET, ELIZABETH STREET28 Oct 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 29/10/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SWANSTON STREET, VICTORIA STREET28 Oct 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
- Metro Tunnel Project activities occurring between 29/10/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VICTORIA STREET, BOUVERIE STREET28 Oct 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
37 heritage places
- BUILDING 380 LYGON STREETNH0074
- CARLTON COURT HOUSENH1467
- CARLTON GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1624
- CAST IRON URINAL QUEENSBERRY STREETNH2138
- CHURCH OF ALL NATIONSNH2179
- CRAMOND HOUSENH0482
- CSIRAC (COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESYH2217
- CSL (COMMONWEALTH SERUM LABORATORIES) COLLECTION 11 NICHOLSONYH2422
- DALMENY HOUSENH0525
- DRUMMOND TERRACENH0872
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
- Melbourne
- Member of Parliament
- Sarah WITTY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 113,369
- Turnout (2025)
- 88.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 26.0%Labor 74.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.3 km away).
Coalition 13.2%Labor 86.8%
12.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Carlton SouthLabor 87.0% · Coalition 13.0% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- CarltonLabor 86.6% · Coalition 13.4% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Fitzroy CentralLabor 90.0% · Coalition 10.1% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Carlton Central (Melbourne)Labor 92.5% · Coalition 7.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Melbourne CBD North West (Melbourne)Labor 81.4% · Coalition 18.6% TPP (2025)1.1 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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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