Carlton — Units

NEUTRAL
VIC 3053 Unit Rank #130 of 206 in Melbourne ↑3
$552K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
105 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
31d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
12.2% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Weak
Weak
YIELD
7.0%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
4.3% vacancy
Weak
#130/206 Weak Structure 15 Elevated risk $552K

Atlaso rates Carlton units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Rental yield of 7.0% provides strong cashflow support, but vacancy is elevated at 4.27%, indicating soft rental demand. Better units options may be available in Melbourne.

At $552K, Carlton ranks #130 of 206 units in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Weak. Short-term momentum is accelerating.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Melbourne.

Carlton Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Seller's Market Low stock, prices firming. Expect competition.
+12.9%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+11.7%
Rents (12mo)
2.7%
Vacancy
32%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$435K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$566/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 3053.

Momentum Health

Elevated risk

69% stall probability

Carlton has been running at 38.6% growth but multiple stall indicators are present. Vacancy may be loosening, yield is compressing, or the suburb has caught up to city pricing. Consider taking partial profits.

STALL RISK 69%

Suburb Profile

Carlton at a Glance

SEIFA Index
9/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,291/wk
Median household
Median Age
27
Years
Mortgage Stress
34%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+0.1%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
11.6% owned 10.4% mortgage 73.1% renting

Demographic Trends

Carlton Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Carlton Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Carlton as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Carlton and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Carlton?
The current median house price in Carlton, vic is $552K, with annual growth of +3.7%. Properties sell in approximately 31 days.
How fast do properties sell in Carlton?
Properties in Carlton sell in 31 days on average. The market is currently rated Weak. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Carlton?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Carlton's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Carlton?
The gross rental yield for houses in Carlton is 7.0%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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