Carlton, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Carlton NSW is 10,631 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carlton is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Carlton is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Carlton has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Carlton has a population density of 5,208 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carlton is China. The most common religion is No religion (27.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton is $2,167.

There were 93 recorded offences in Carlton in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

Population
10,631
Census 2021
Median income
$762/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Carlton vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Carlton is $762 a week, in line with the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,092nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $65 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCarltonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$762/wk$765/wk −0%$766/wk
Household income$1,860/wk$1,704/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,965/mo +10%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.2%22.6% +1.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Carlton, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Carlton Population

10,631 residents at the 2021 Census.

Carlton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
Ranked 4,273 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Carlton Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,860/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 24.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Carlton against your income

About $8,060 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,410/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Carlton Schools

47
schools nearby
25
government
1074
avg ICSEA score
20,169
total students
St George Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 845 students
1159
ICSEA
St George Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 908 students
1148
ICSEA
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,043 students
1146
ICSEA
Sydney Technical High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 907 students
1136
ICSEA
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 210 students
1130
ICSEA
St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College Independent
Primary · K-12 · 372 students
1123
ICSEA
Bald Face Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 246 students
1123
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1117
ICSEA
Hurstville Adventist School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 166 students
1114
ICSEA
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 439 students
1113
ICSEA
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 400 students
1103
ICSEA
Hurstville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,048 students
1102
ICSEA
St Ursula's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,110 students
1095
ICSEA
Arkana College Independent
Primary · K-6 · 231 students
1092
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 204 students
1092
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 47 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Carlton, with a map

Carlton Map

Carlton, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Carlton, New South Wales: 33.9716°S, 151.1214°E

Carlton Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (47)

People in Carlton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (5,386) Female 49.4% (5,250)

Population Density

5,208
people per km²
10,631 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,075
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
11.3%
Nepal
5.5%
North Macedonia
3.0%
Philippines
2.9%
Greece
2.4%
Hong Kong
2.1%
Lebanon
1.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
10.6%
Cantonese
7.8%
Greek
6.0%
Nepali
5.7%
Arabic
5.1%
Macedonian
4.7%
Spanish
2.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Chinese
21.9%
Australian
12.5%
English
12.3%
Greek
8.5%
Macedonian
5.7%
Lebanese
4.4%
Italian
4.0%
Irish
3.8%
Filipino
3.5%
Scottish
3.1%
Indian
2.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
27.7%
Catholic
18.0%
Eastern Orthodox
13.6%
Islam
7.7%
Hinduism
7.6%
Not stated
6.0%
Anglican
5.7%
Buddhism
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.1% 4,504
Separated
3.4% 308
Divorced
8.1% 728
Widowed
4.3% 388
Never married
34.1% 3,063

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.4%
Couple: no children
24.6%
Couple: no children under 15
21.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.6%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
19.3%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Carlton

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,764 occupied private dwellings in Carlton at the 2021 Census, 37.4% were rented, 30.8% owned outright and 28.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 52 dwellings
Owned outright
30.8% 1,158 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.7% 1,082 dwellings
Rented
37.4% 1,407 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 61 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
41.6%
3 bedrooms
33.0%
4 bedrooms
14.5%
5 bedrooms
5.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
12.5%
1 vehicle
46.5%
2 vehicles
29.0%
3 vehicles
8.6%
4+ vehicles
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Carlton

Employment

Employed full-time
34.6% 2,705 people
Employed part-time
20.1% 1,572 people
Unemployed
4.1% 319 people
Not in labour force
41.2% 3,222 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
33.2%
Clerical & Administrative
15.1%
Managers
12.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.5%
Sales Workers
7.2%
Labourers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.6%
Did not go to work
24.7%
Train
11.5%
Walked only
5.2%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Bus
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
80.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.3%
Certificate III/IV
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
17.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.9%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Health
11.8%
Engineering
11.6%
Information Technology
8.6%
Education
5.8%
Creative Arts
4.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.1%
Architecture & Building
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.6%
Secondary: Government
22.3%
Vocational Education
16.5%
Pre-school
9.0%
Primary: Catholic
8.2%
Secondary: Catholic
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.1%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
537
Asthma
268
Diabetes
262
Arthritis
228
Heart disease
201
Cancer
122
Kidney disease
101
Lung condition
99
Stroke
80
Dementia
33

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 1,028
Did not provide
87.8% 7,418

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.9% 755
Not a volunteer
91.1% 7,739

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 7
Previously served
0.6% 55
Never served
99.2% 8,446

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
37.6%
1 child
19.7%
2 children
27.3%
3 children
11.1%
4 children
3.3%
5+ children
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951: 1960
124
1961: 1970
466
1971: 1980
457
1981: 1990
736
1991: 2000
807
2001: 2010
1,023
2011: 2015
615
2016
212
2017
213
2018
239
2019
226
2020
63
2021
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
39.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,599
Moved from NSW
1,071
Moved: same area (SA2)
225
Moved from overseas
99
Moved from QLD
20
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from SA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
24.2%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
34.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.7%
Step family: no other children
4.4%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Carlton Crime Statistics

93 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
20
Assault
17
Other Against Person
17
Other Against Property
15
Property Damage
14
Traffic
6
Sexual Offences
2
Drug Offences
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Carlton

The closest suburb to Carlton is Allawah, 0.7 km away.

Allawah
0.7 km away · income $765/wk · rent $428/wk
Beverley Park
1.1 km away · income $859/wk · rent $540/wk
Kogarah Bay
1.2 km away · income $837/wk · rent $650/wk
Kogarah
1.4 km away · income $871/wk · rent $450/wk
South Hurstville
1.6 km away · income $721/wk · rent $500/wk
Carss Park
1.7 km away · income $913/wk · rent $288/wk

Compare Carlton (NSW)

Frequently Asked Questions About Carlton

What is the population of Carlton NSW?

The population of Carlton NSW is 10,631 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5,208 people per km². Carlton is ranked #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carlton?

The median personal income in Carlton NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year. The median household income is $1,860 per week. Family income is $2,075 per week. Carlton is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carlton?

Median rent in Carlton NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Carlton ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carlton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carlton?

The median age in Carlton NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carlton a good suburb to live in?

Carlton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,631. The median income is $762/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10818. All dollar figures in AUD.