Carlton

NSW 2218 • Greater Sydney

10,631
Population (2021)
$39,624
Median Income
2.06 km²
Area
36m
Elevation
Quiet ResidentialAffordableSt GeorgeMulticultural

About Carlton

Carlton offers quiet suburban living in Sydney's St George area about 19 kilometres south of the CBD. This residential suburb of roughly 10,600 residents features established housing on peaceful streets, with practical shopping facilities nearby. Part of Georges River council, it provides affordable family living in a settled community.

The suburb attracts families seeking value without sacrificing livability. The streets are quiet and safe, with neighbours who look out for each other. While it lacks the waterfront access of neighbouring suburbs, it compensates with lower prices and genuine suburban peace. The demographic is multicultural and family-focused, united by appreciation for practical, unpretentious living.

Carlton falls under postcode 2218 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kogarah electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2218
Urban Area
Hurstville
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.97°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.06 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    76 Edward Street, Carlton NSW 2218

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,722
Census 2021
10,631
0.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,656
Income 2021
$39,624
21.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,814
Born Overseas 5,331

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,198
  • 2. Nepal 590
  • 3. North Macedonia 322
  • 4. Philippines 303
  • 5. Greece 258
  • 6. Hong Kong 228
  • 7. Lebanon 207
  • 8. India 177
  • 9. New Zealand 147
  • 10. Bangladesh 142
  • 11. Italy 104
  • 12. England 102
  • 13. Malaysia 93
  • 14. Indonesia 88
  • 15. Egypt 83

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 2,328
Australian 1,330
English 1,303
Greek 901
Macedonian 611
Lebanese 463
Italian 425
Irish 407
Filipino 375
Scottish 326

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,796
Both parents born in Australia
7,318
Both parents born overseas
999
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.6%
No Religion
28.1%
Islam
7.7%
Hinduism
7.6%
Buddhism
4.4%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
539 (5.1%)
5-14 years
1,110 (10.4%)
15-19 years
546 (5.1%)
20-24 years
761 (7.2%)
25-34 years
1,727 (16.2%)
35-44 years
1,578 (14.8%)
45-54 years
1,331 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,315 (12.4%)
65-74 years
992 (9.3%)
75-84 years
524 (4.9%)
85+ years
199 (1.9%)

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