Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria 3053
Carlton is an inner-city suburb renowned for its cuisine. It is a
10-minute walk (2km) north of the Melbourne CBD and has many tram and bus services.
Carlton's most famous street is Lygon Street, or "Little Italy", which is full
of cafes, bars and restaurants.
Carlton is an eclectic suburb with historic buildings and modern high rises
often side-by-side. While Carlton is still considered the Italian
quarter of Melbourne, it is now home to migrants from all over the
world. The website,
Italian Carlton,
describes the history of Carlton in both English and Italian. Carlton's
annual
La Dolce Italia Festival
celebrates of Italy’s three great loves - food, family and fun.
There are two universities in Carlton - The
University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
(RMIT) - which means Carlton has a high number of student residents.
Attractions include the Carlton Gardens, the Royal Exhibition
Building, and the Melbourne Museum. Popular venues include the Melbourne Trades Hall,
as well as the many arthouse
cinemas and art galleries.
Carlton
Accommodation & Services
Carlton Real Estate
Carlton School & Community Links
- Postal - The postcode of Carlton is 3053
- Political RepresentationCarlton is part of the City of Melbourne local government area.
- State Government - Carlton is part of the State Seat of Melbourne.
- Federal Government - Carlton is part of the Federal Electoral Division of Melbourne.
Schools
Dancehouse - centre for
independent contemporary dance research, training and performance.
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