# Carlton North - Princes Hill

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Melbourne › 3054, VIC

Area: 2 km²

Highly educated and affluent residents define Carlton North - Princes Hill, an area that stands far above the state average in almost every measure of advantage. It is a young, professional community where the typical resident is just 34 and over 60% hold a university degree. This academic lean is reflected in high typical incomes and a workforce dominated by professionals. The area is a compact urban hub with a strong preference for townhouses and a remarkably high proportion of people working from home.

## Demographics & Identity

This is a noticeably younger area than the national figure, with a typical age of 34 and far fewer children under 15 than most other regions. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing well above the state and national levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 8,186 | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | +6.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +5.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.5% | +40.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 11.0% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.6% | +26.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 39.8%, Older adults (45–64) 20.4%, Seniors (65+) 15.5%, Youth (15–24) 13.4%, Children (0–14) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Never married 59.7%, Married 29.4%, Divorced 6.2%, Widowed 2.9%, Separated 1.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The population is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Those born overseas make up 22.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 22.6% | -8.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 73.9%, England 3.7%, New Zealand 2.3%, Italy 1.8%, India 0.6%, South Africa 0.5%, China 0.4%, Vietnam 0.4%, Philippines 0.3%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 36.3%, Australian 26.2%, Irish 18.6%, Scottish 13.3%, Italian 11.8%, German 4.6%, Greek 3.6%, Chinese 3.1%, Dutch 2.0%, Indian 1.4%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Filipino 0.5%

## Language

English is the primary language for 82% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen to 14.2%, a figure far below the Victorian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 14.2% | -20.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.4% | -37.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 82.0%, Italian 3.1%, Greek 1.4%, Mandarin 0.6%, Arabic 0.6%, Cantonese 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Hindi 0.2%, Punjabi 0.1%, Tagalog 0.0%

## Religion

A huge majority of residents—63.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 63.3% | +42.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 63.3%, Christianity 26.5%, Not stated 5.4%, Islam 1.5%, Buddhism 1.2%, Judaism 1.0%, Hinduism 0.6%, Other religions 0.5%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 61.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 85.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 85.8% | +6.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Schools | 3 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.33 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 60 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,486 | — |
| Average school size | 495 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,150 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 85.8%, Year 11 4.4%, Year 9 or below 2.8%, Year 10 2.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 45.3%, Postgraduate degree 25.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 8.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.6%, Certificate III / IV 6.4%, Certificate I / II 0.5%

**Field of qualification** — Society & culture 22.7%, Management & commerce 15.1%, Creative arts 13.3%, Health 10.3%, Education 6.7%, Engineering & related 5.8%, Natural & physical sciences 5.6%, Architecture & building 5.5%, Information technology 2.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.2%, Agriculture & environment 1.5%

## Income

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical family earning $3,081 a week. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,197 | +42.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,355 | +35.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,081 | +34.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 23.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 36.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 28.5%, $4,000 or more 25.5%, $650–$1,499 17.5%, $3,000–$3,999 11.0%, Under $650 10.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 29.9%, Under $650 27.7%, $1,500–$2,999 26.2%, $3,000 or more 12.0%

## Health & Disability

While very few residents need help with daily activities, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions (11.7%) compared to the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.9% | +13.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.7%, Asthma 9.6%, Other condition 8.5%, Arthritis 5.8%, Heart disease 2.8%, Cancer 2.8%, Diabetes 2.1%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.5%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 65.1%, One condition 22.2%, Two conditions 5.2%, Three or more 1.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 19.4%, though this has fallen since 2011. Residents are far less likely to spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare than people in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.4% | -23.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.3% | +36.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 19.7% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.0% | +19.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is small, with just 29 people. However, they have a very high rate of language preservation, with 24.1% speaking a First Nations language—far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 29 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 35.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $850 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,750 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 24.1% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. A higher than average 28.3% of people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.4% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 28.3% | +4.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 45.8%, Couples without children 41.3%, One-parent families 10.4%, Other families 2.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.1%, 1 person 28.3%, 3 people 18.1%, 4 people 11.8%, 5 people 3.1%, 6 or more 0.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters are far more common here than elsewhere, making up 48.1% of households. Most people live in townhouses or flats, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $541.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $541 | +31.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,600 | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 48.1% | -5.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 29.8% | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 8.1% | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 47.2% | +8.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 48.1%, Owned outright 29.8%, Owned with a mortgage 18.7%, Other tenure 2.4%, Not stated 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Townhouse / semi-detached 68.0%, Flat or apartment 22.8%, Separate house 8.1%, Other dwelling 1.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 42.6%, 3 bedrooms 33.9%, 4 bedrooms 10.7%, 1 bedroom 9.1%, 5 or more 2.6%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 30.8%, $550–$749 29.0%, $750 or more 18.9%, $200–$349 12.9%, Under $200 6.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 41.4%, $1,800–$2,999 21.8%, Under $1,000 15.3%, $1,000–$1,799 13.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is incredibly common, with 46.8% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. Many residents live without a car, and 16.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 16.2% | -19.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 46.8% | +720.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.9% | -71.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.52 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 3,625.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 11 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 9 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 7 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 61,991 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 252,050 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 33 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 46.8%, Car (driver) 19.9%, Bicycle 6.3%, Walked 5.6%, Car (passenger) 1.3%, Bus 0.5%, Train 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 50.9%, 2 vehicles 26.0%, No vehicle 16.2%, 3 vehicles 5.0%, 4 or more 1.9%

## Migration & Movement

The area is highly transient, with 52.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.5% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 52.4% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 15.5% | -40.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is strong, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Nearly half of all workers are professionals, with many in technical, health, and education roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -12.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 73.3% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.2% | -4.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 19.1%, Health care & social assistance 13.0%, Education & training 11.6%, Accommodation & food 8.1%, Retail trade 7.8%, Public administration & safety 7.5%, Finance & insurance 4.3%, Construction 3.9%, Arts & recreation 3.7%, Media & telecommunications 3.5%, Manufacturing 2.9%, Other services 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Transport & warehousing 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Wholesale trade 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 48.6%, Managers 15.3%, Clerical & administrative 9.7%, Community & personal service 9.3%, Technicians & trades 6.0%, Sales workers 6.0%, Labourers 2.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.1%

## Economy & Advantage

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and education skills. It is one of the most advantaged communities in the country, though it has a lower score for general access to money and resources than some similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 4 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,135 | — |
| Population estimate | 8,828 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 6.5% | — |
| Businesses | 848 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is slightly wetter than the Victorian average, with an annual rainfall of 631mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 631 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.3 | — |

## Walkability

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services. This creates a high walkability score of 9.4, well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 18.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1,991 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.6% | — |

## Schools serving Carlton North - Princes Hill

60 schools, 24,367 students, average ICSEA 1,101.

By sector: Government 40, Catholic 14, Independent 6

By type: Primary 36, Secondary 18, Combined 6

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Princes Hill Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 0.4 km | 862 |
| Princes Hill Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 327 |
| Carlton North Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 297 |
| Brunswick South Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 317 |
| Fitzroy Community School | Independent | Primary | 1.1 km | 98 |
| Carlton Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 114 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 249 |
| Fitzroy North Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 363 |
| Deutsche Schule Melbourne | Independent | Primary | 1.5 km | 165 |
| Sydney Road Community School | Government | Secondary | 1.6 km | 107 |

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