Carlton, NSW 2218 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Carlton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2218, home to 10,631 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bayside (NSW) local government area and roughly 14 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,631
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,860 /week
- Median personal income
- $762 /week
- Median family income
- $2,075 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Georges River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Blakehurst High School
- Carlton South Public School
- Blakehurst Public School
- Hurstville Public School
- Sydney Technical High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 39 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 train stops, 182 bus stops
- Tanner Av Opp Arthur St
- Tanner Av At Swanns Lane
- Park Rd At Planthurst Rd
- Tanner Av Opp Edward St
- Allawah Station, Platform 4
Lifestyle & amenities
- 17 cafés
- 63 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 63 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 16 supermarkets
- 35 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 15.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 58.2% of the 5,077 resolvable premises in Carlton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 26.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 58.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 11.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 351 across postcode 2218 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 123 violent offences, 71 theft, 51 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carlton?
Carlton (NSW 2218) had 10,631 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Georges River local government area.
What is the median rent in Carlton?
The median advertised rent in Carlton is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Carlton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Carlton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blakehurst High School (0.9 km), Carlton South Public School (1 km), Blakehurst Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Carlton?
Carlton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (58.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Carlton?
Across postcode 2218, 351 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (123), theft (71), property damage (51). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Carlton?
In Carlton, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (15.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Carlton?
194 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Carlton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 39 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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