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Carlton North vs Princes Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 0.4 km apart, on the same open data. Carlton North scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

Carlton NorthPrinces Hill
Active4626
Safety4018
Wealth8573
Value2448
Parks2572
Cafés837
Transit8219
Green space8266
Active & healthy7849
Schools nearby (OSM)5494
Median rent$552/wk $462/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,800,000$2,257,500
House sales this quarter298
Population6,1772,005
Full profile Carlton North in full Princes Hill in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Carlton North safer than Princes Hill?

Carlton North scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Carlton North or Princes Hill?

Carlton North has the lower median house price of the two ($1,800,000 vs $2,257,500).

Should I live in Carlton North or Princes Hill?

Carlton North scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carlton North or Princes Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →