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Carlton
VICCarlton is a growing suburb in VIC with 25,267 residents.
- SA2 code
- 206041117
- State
- VIC
Population
25,267
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+21.1%
3yr: +40.8% · 10yr: +33.1%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$365/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,289/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Carlton (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +40.8%5yr: +21.1%10yr: +33.1%Total: +165.2%
Population grew from 9,529 to 25,267 over 24 years, averaging 4.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 9.0%Predominantly apartments (63.1%), rental-heavy (75.6% renting), built for families (50% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Townhouses 34%
Apartments 63%
93 houses1,188 townhouses2,195 apartments
Tenure
Renting 76%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
2,026 (30.2%)
2 bed
3,324 (49.6%)
3 bed
1,018 (15.2%)
4 bed
245 (3.7%)
5 bed
65 (1.0%)
6+ bed
24 (0.4%)