Carlton North - Princes Hill, VIC 3499
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $541/wk Median
- 48.1% Renters
Carlton North - Princes Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.2k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $541
- To the CBD
- 3.1km
- Walkability
- 9.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Carlton North - Princes Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Carlton North - Princes Hill is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 8,186 residents, a substantial 48.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $541 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Carlton North - Princes Hill
Carlton North - Princes Hill Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Carlton North - Princes Hill Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Carlton North - Princes Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Carlton North - Princes Hill.
Is Carlton North - Princes Hill walkable?
Carlton North - Princes Hill carries a walkability score of 9.8/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Carlton North - Princes Hill?
Locals describe Carlton North - Princes Hill as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 8,186, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Carlton North - Princes Hill?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Carlton North - Princes Hill is $541. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $541 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Carlton North - Princes Hill from the Melbourne CBD?
Carlton North - Princes Hill is approximately 3km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 13-28 minutes.
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