NSW Property Intelligence
CarltonNSW 2218
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Carlton is home to ~10,631 residents (median age 38), with 37% of households renting.
Rent in Carlton
The median house rent in Carlton is $840/week (100 new leases). Units have a median of $680/week (406 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2218, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $540/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $680/wk |
| 3 | $810/wk | $785/wk |
| 4+ | $1150/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Carlton fall in the intake zones of Carlton South Public School, Bayside High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Carlton South Public School#440 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Carlton has 5 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Goodstart Early Learning Carlton, Carlton Academy of Early Learning, Little Star Early Learning Centre.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Carlton Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Westfield Shopping Centre, Rockdale Plaza, Ramsgate Plaza. 4 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Carlton (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 52 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 10 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | Upward |
Development activity
58 development applications were lodged in Carlton over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Carlton — quick answers
What is the median rent in Carlton?
Houses in Carlton (postcode 2218) have a median asking rent of $840/week; units have a median of $680/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Carlton?
Carlton addresses can be zoned for Carlton South Public School. Carlton South Public School ranks in roughly the top 20% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Carlton?
Carlton has 5 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Carlton to the Sydney CBD?
From Carlton Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 31 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Carlton?
58 development applications were lodged in Carlton in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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