Market snapshot
Suburb insights for Carlton3053
Change suburbCarlton is a culturally rich inner-city neighborhood just north of Melbourne’s CBD, famed for its “Little Italy” along Lygon Street and its vibrant café culture. The suburb combines historic Victorian architecture, tree-lined garden squares, and world heritage sites, such as the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. Carlton is home to a large student and academic population, thanks to its proximity to the University of Melbourne and RMIT, which fuels a dynamic mix of restaurants, cinemas, and cultural venues.
Recent sales and auction results in Carlton
| Address | Bedrooms | Price | Type | Method | Sale Date | Agent | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25 Barkly St, Carlton | 1 | Apartment | Auction Sale | 13/03/2026 | Woodards | View | |
| 141 Faraday St, Carlton | Land | Passed in Vendor Bid | 13/03/2026 | Kelly & Shiel | View | ||
| 143 Faraday St, Carlton | 2 | House | Passed in Vendor Bid | 13/03/2026 | Kelly & Shiel | View | |
| 115-117 Kay St, Carlton | 4 | House | Auction Sale | 13/03/2026 | Woodards | View | |
| 93 Princes St, Carlton | 4 | House | Passed in Vendor Bid | 13/03/2026 | Jellis Craig | View | |
| 504/81 Cemetery Rd.E, Carlton | 3 | Unit | Sold Before Auction | 25/02/2026 | Woodards | View | |
| 8/20 Reeves St, Carlton | 1 | Apartment | Private Sale | 24/02/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View | |
| 6601/160 Victoria St, Carlton | 1 | Apartment | Private Sale | 31/01/2026 | Ironfish Real Estate - Melbourne | View | |
| 290 Cardigan St, Carlton | 2 | House | Auction Sale | 13/03/2026 | W B Simpson & Son | View | |
| 7 Charles St, Carlton | 2 | House | Passed in Vendor Bid | 13/03/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View | |
| 928 Swanston St, Carlton | 3 | House | Auction Sale | 13/03/2026 | Belle Property Carlton & Melbourne | View | |
| 20 Little Elgin St, Carlton | 3 | Townhouse | Private Sale | 24/02/2026 | Nelson Alexander | ||
| 15/108 Elgin St, Carlton | 1 | Apartment | Private Sale | 22/02/2026 | Belle Property Carlton & Melbourne | View | |
| 406/67 Bouverie St, Carlton | 2 | Apartment | Private Sale | 18/02/2026 | Nelson Alexander |
Sales data
Median sale price
$1.5mil
Quarterly price change
7.3%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$974k
1.8%
| Bedrooms | Carlton | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1,206,000 | $940,000 |
| 3 | $1,757,500 | $851,000 |
| 4 | $2,085,000 | $970,000 |
| Insight | Carlton | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance rate | 64.9% | 77.8% |
| Days on market | 43.5 | 36 |
Rental data
Median weekly rent
$750
Rental yield
2.6%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$580
3.2%
| Bedrooms | Carlton | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $690 | $585 |
| 3 | $900 | $550 |
| 4 | $1,250 | $600 |

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