Investment Property Guide

Invest in Carlton Property

Strong yields on units with reliable tenant demand from professionals and families seeking station access.

4.3%

Unit Yield

2.8%

House Yield

+5.2%

Unit Growth (1yr)

8/10

Investor Rating

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Carlton Investment Analysis – March 2026

Units & Apartments

Recommended

Median Purchase Price$710K

Gross Rental Yield4.3%

Est. Weekly Rent$587/week

12-Month Growth+5.2%

Days to Lease32 days avg

Houses

Median Purchase Price$1.82M

Gross Rental Yield2.8%

Est. Weekly Rent$980/week

12-Month Growth+8.5%

Days to Lease27 days avg

Why Investors Choose Carlton

Carlton scores 8/10 for investment suitability based on yields, growth, and tenant demand.

Strong Yields

Unit yields of 4.3% outperform Sydney metro average of 3.2%

Capital Growth

5.2% unit growth in past 12 months indicates strong demand

Tenant Demand

45% of residents are renters, ensuring consistent tenant pool

Neg. Gearing

Properties may qualify for negative gearing tax benefits

Carlton Tenant Demographics

6,450

Population

Median Age

45%

Renting

$85K

Median Income

Typical Tenant Profile:

centralquietestablishedfamilytransport

Recent Sales in Carlton

Properties sold in 2218 in the last 3 months

house

26 Railway Parade, Carlton

4 bed2 bath

Sold$2.00M

Feb 202624 days on market

unit

17/78 King Street, Carlton

2 bed1 bath

Sold$686K

Feb 202618 days on market

townhouse

11 Bay Street, Carlton

3 bed2 bath

Sold$1.08M

Jan 202632 days on market

house

53 The Grand Parade, Carlton

5 bed3 bath

Sold$2.36M

Jan 202621 days on market

unit

14/17 Princes Highway, Carlton

1 bed1 bath

Sold$600K

Dec 202528 days on market

Sale prices are indicative and sourced from publicly available data. Contact Michael for accurate current market data.

What Carlton Clients Say

Real results from real clients in Carlton and surrounding suburbs

“Carlton gave us station access without the Kogarah premium. Michael found us the perfect family home two streets from the station.”

The Henderson Family

Family Home • Carlton • 2025

“After 30 years in our Hurstville house, we downsized to Carlton. Walk to the station, village shops—Michael made it seamless.”

Peter & Sue L.

Downsizer Villa • Carlton • 2025

“Our Carlton unit has been tenanted continuously. Great yields and Michael's tenant screening has been spot on.”

The Dimitriou Family

Investment Unit • Carlton • 2024

Investing FAQs for Carlton

Common questions about buying property in Carlton

What are Carlton's investment credentials?

Carlton delivers 2.8% house yields and 4.3% unit yields. Strong tenant demand from hospital workers and CBD commuters ensures reliable returns.

What rental yields can I expect in St George?

St George offers rental yields of 2.5-3% for houses and 3.5-4.5% for units. Suburbs like Rockdale and Hurstville offer higher yields due to strong professional tenant demand.

Is St George good for negative gearing?

Yes, properties with strong capital growth potential and moderate yields work well for negative gearing strategies. Michael can analyse specific properties for investment suitability.

What are vacancy rates like?

St George has extremely low vacancy rates (under 1.5%) due to strong demand from professionals, families, and students. This means minimal rental income interruption.