Carlton, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CarltonSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 10,631 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1886 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2218 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 15 km (9 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | Rockdale | ||||||||||||||
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Carlton is a lively suburb in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 15 kilometres south of the main city area, the Sydney CBD. Carlton is special because it's part of two different local councils: the Georges River Council and the Bayside Council.
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Carlton's Past
Long ago, the area where Carlton now stands was covered in thick forests. In 1808, a large piece of land, about 1950 acres, was given to Captain John Townson. This land stretched quite far, even past where Kogarah railway station is today.
Things started to change when a railway line opened in 1884, connecting to Hurstville. People began buying land and moving into the area. At first, there was no train station in Carlton itself. But in 1889, a station was built. Local landowners helped pay for it and even got a free block of land and a year of first-class train tickets to Sydney!
Shops and Getting Around
Carlton's main shopping area is right next to Carlton railway station. You'll find shops on both Railway Parade and Carlton Parade. There are also more shops and businesses along the Princes Highway.
The train station is on the Illawarra railway line, which is part of the Sydney Trains network. This makes it easy to travel to and from Carlton. There are also some bus services, like those run by U-Go Mobility, that help people get around the suburb.
Fun and Green Spaces
Carlton has several nice parks where you can relax and play. These include Kogarah Park, Tinsdale Reserve, Anglo Square Park, and Augusta Park.
If you're a sports fan, Carlton is home to the St George Illawarra Dragons National Rugby League team. Their home ground, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (also known as Jubilee Oval), is on Jubilee Avenue. You can even see a "Walk of Fame" on Park Street, celebrating famous St George players. The St George Leagues Club is also nearby on Princes Highway.
For young artists, the Shopfront Contemporary Arts Centre on Carlton Parade is a special place. It's run by young people aged 8 to 25 and is known all over the world for its amazing performances. It was started by Errol Bray in 1976.
Who Lives in Carlton?
According to the 2021 Census, there are 10,631 people living in Carlton. The average age of residents is 38 years old.
Many people in Carlton were born in Australia (45.3%). Other common birthplaces include China (11.3%), Nepal (5.5%), North Macedonia (3.0%), the Philippines (2.9%), and Greece (2.4%).
While 36% of people speak only English at home, many other languages are also spoken. These include Mandarin (10.6%), Cantonese (7.8%), Greek (6.0%), Nepali (5.7%), and Arabic (5.1%).
When it comes to religion, many people said they have no religion (27.7%). Other common religions include Catholic (18.0%), Eastern Orthodox (13.6%), Islam (7.7%), and Hinduism (6.6%).
Schools and Churches
Carlton has two schools for kids:
- Carlton Public School
- Carlton South Public School
You can also find several churches in Carlton:
- St Bernadette's Catholic Church
- Carlton Uniting Church
- Carlton Kogarah Baptist Church
- Carlton Methodist Church
- Park Road Anglican Church (located at the corner of Park Road and Colvin Avenue)
