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FairSquare's model rates Carlton, Victoria 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.
Carlton, a prime inner-city precinct just 2 kilometres from the CBD, offers investors a workhorse asset class sustained by exceptional tenant demand and a remarkably low 0.7% vacancy rate. This robust structural demand supports consistent weekly rents of $900 and solid 5.5% annual capital appreciation, reinforcing its reliability for a long-term portfolio.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Carlton, Victoria 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Carlton, a prime inner-city precinct just 2 kilometres from the CBD, offers investors a workhorse asset class sustained by exceptional tenant demand and a remarkably low 0.7% vacancy rate. This robust structural demand supports consistent weekly rents of $900 and solid 5.5% annual capital appreciation, reinforcing its reliability for a long-term portfolio.
The median house price in Carlton, VIC is $1.4M. Weekly rent of $900 against a 3.3% gross yield underpins this figure.
Carlton has a gross rental yield of 3.3%, with a median weekly rent of $900. 12-month price growth is tracking at +5.5%.
Based on its market signals, Carlton aligns with: Income Hold.