Carlton zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Carlton (Georges River, NSW) - 2.06 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
2.06 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Carlton's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Carlton at a glance
How Carlton is zoned
Buying in Carlton? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 2.06 km², Carlton is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 43 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 494 m² across 2,591 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Carlton
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Carlton suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1021, and decile 7 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Carlton's 10,631 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah, the wider ABS statistical area containing Carlton. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Carlton itself.
14,275 in 2001 to 17,669 in 2025, up 24%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Carlton data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Carlton address
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See what's in the $9 report →Carlton planning - frequently asked
Is Carlton flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Carlton, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Georges River is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Carlton bushfire-prone?
Bushfire mapping covers Carlton and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the Georges River average is 7%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in Carlton?
The dominant planning zone in Carlton is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes High Density Residential and General Industrial. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Carlton have heritage-listed places?
Carlton has 43 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Carlton?
Across 2,591 surveyed parcels in Carlton, the median lot size is about 494 m². There are also 2 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Carlton have a train station?
Yes - Carlton has 1 train station: Carlton Station. It is also served by 72 bus stops.
What is the population of Carlton?
At the 2021 Census Carlton had 10,631 usual residents, with a median age of 38 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The wider Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah statistical area, which contains Carlton, went from 14,275 people in 2001 to 17,669 in 2025, up 24%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Carlton alone.
Is Carlton an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Carlton scores 1021 and sits in decile 7 of 10 nationally and decile 7 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Carlton?
Median household income in Carlton was $1,860 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,050 for the typical suburb in Georges River. Median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Carlton property?
A Carlton planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Park | 0.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Allawah | 1.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Kogarah | 1.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Kogarah Bay | 1.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| South Hurstville | 1.9 km | Not mapped | 2% |
| Ramsgate Bayside |
1.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Carss Park | 2.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Monterey Bayside |
2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Bexley Bayside |
2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Hurstville | 2.2 km | Not mapped | 0% |