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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411/127-133 Leicester St, Carlton | 1 |  | Apartment | Private Sale | 25/03/2026 | Woodards | |
| 5108/570 Lygon St, Carlton | 1 |  | Apartment | Private Sale | 20/03/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 25/35 Lytton St, Carlton | 2 | | Apartment | Private Sale | 17/03/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View |
Sales data
Median sale price
$1.4mil
Quarterly price change
-14.1%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$992k
1.9%
| Bedrooms | Carlton | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1,241,000 | $950,000 |
| 3 | $1,761,500 | $863,000 |
| 4 | $2,085,000 | $980,500 |
| Insight | Carlton | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance rate | 40% | 74.9% |
| Days on market | 44 | 37 |
Rental data
Median weekly rent
$895
Rental yield
2.9%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$580
3.1%
| Bedrooms | Carlton | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $725 | $595 |
| 3 | $950 | $550 |
| 4 | $1,290 | $595 |
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