Carlton

Lively Carlton is the traditional home of Melbourne’s Italian community. Visitors and locals flock to the suburb for the atmospheric Italian restaurants and cafes that spill on to bustling Lygon Street. 

Growing from its traditional Italian roots, these days Carlton has a greater proportion of residents from Eastern Asia, South-eastern Asia and the United Kingdom. Carlton has the second largest population in the municipality. It comprises a large population of local and international students who attend the nearby the University of Melbourne and RMIT University.

Virtually all of Carlton falls within the City of Melbourne’s boundaries. Besides Lygon Street, this area includes the historic Melbourne General Cemetery, Princes Park (home to the Carlton Football Club) and the beautiful Carlton Gardens. The Gardens contain the striking, contemporary Melbourne Museum and the domed 19th century Royal Exhibition Building.

Carlton is one of the most dynamic and diverse suburbs in City of Melbourne. Entertainment, cultural and leisure activities can be found side by side with its educational, business, retail and residential facilities.

Further information

• Map of Carlton, North Melbourne and Parkville (PDF, 963kb)
• Economic and Demographic Profile - Carlton

• Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) 2006 — Carlton

• That's Melbourne — Lygon Street Cultural Precinct
• That's Melbourne — Melbourne Museum
• That's Melbourne — Royal Exhibition Building

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