Carlton is a suburb

Suburb

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 in southern

Southern Sydney

This article refers to an area the same as a combination of St George and SutherlandSouthern Sydney is a general term which is used to describe the southern metropolitan area of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia....

 Sydney

Sydney

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, in the state of New South Wales

New South Wales

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, Australia

Australia

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. Carlton is located 15 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district

Sydney central business district

The Sydney central business district is the main commercial centre of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It extends southwards for about 3 kilometres from Sydney Cove, the point of first European settlement. Its north–south axis runs from Circular Quay in the north to Central railway station in...

 and is part of the St George

St George, New South Wales

St George Area is an unofficial name applied to a group of southern suburbs in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The area includes all the suburbs in the local government areas of the City of Hurstville, the City of Rockdale and the Municipality of Kogarah...

 area. Carlton lies across the boundary of two local government areas, the Municipality of Kogarah

Municipality of Kogarah

The Municipality of Kogarah is a Local Government Area in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The centre of the municipality is located 14km SSW of the Sydney central business district and west of Botany Bay....

 and the City of Rockdale

City of Rockdale

The City of Rockdale is a Local Government Area in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The city centre is located 12 kilometres south-south-west of the Sydney central business district, on the western shores of Botany Bay...

.

History

The area was originally heavily timbered. Carlton was part of a grant of 1950 acres (7.9 km²) made to Captain John Townson in 1808. The grant extended from King Georges Road and Stoney Creek Road to beyond Kogarah

Kogarah, New South Wales

Kogarah is a suburb of southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Kogarah is located 14 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is considered to be the centre of the St George area...

 railway station. When the railway line to Hurstville

Hurstville, New South Wales

Hurstville is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Hurstville is located 16 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. Hurstville is the administrative centre of the local government area of the City of...

 was opened in 1884, large estates were subdivided and residents began moving in. However, there was no platform at Carlton until 1889. Landholders were given a block of land free if they contributed 400 pounds to finance the construction of the platform and station buildings. They were also guaranteed a first class ticket to Sydney for one year.

Commercial area and transport

Carlton’s main shopping centre is located on both sides of Carlton railway station, on Railway Parade and Carlton Parade. Commercial developments are also found along the Princes Highway

Princes Highway

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. Carlton railway station

Carlton railway station, Sydney

-Accessibility:The station was upgraded to Easy Access status in 2008 with the provision of four lifts connecting Carlton Parade and Railway Parade and the platforms.-Transport links:Veolia Transport runs one route via Carlton station:...

 is on the Illawarra line of the City Rail network. Limited bus services also run throughout Carlton, such as those provided by the Veolia

Veolia Transport NSW

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 bus company.

Parks and recreation

Parks located in Carlton are Jubilee Oval, Kogarah Park, Tinsdale Reserve, Anglo Square Park & Agusta Park. Carlton is home to the St George Illawarra Dragons

St George Illawarra Dragons

The St George Illawarra Dragons is an Australian professional rugby league football club, representing the St. George and Illawarra regions. They have competed in the National Rugby League since 1999 as a joint venture between Sydney's historic St. George Dragons club and 1982 expansion club, the...

 National Rugby League

Rugby league

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 team. The St George home ground located on Jubilee Avenue, is known as WIN Jubilee Oval (formerly Jubilee Oval and OKI Jubilee Stadium). The Walk of Fame featuring St George legends is located in Park Street. The St George Leagues Club is located nearby on Princes Highway.

The Shopfront

Shopfront

Shopfront contemporary arts centre has members between the ages of 8 and 25, located in Carlton, New South Wales, Australia. Shopfront provides a place, resources, training, and development opportunities for young artists...

 Contemporary Arts Centre in Carlton Parade is a co-operative owned completely by young people aged 8 to 25 with an international reputation that has made Australian and overseas tours. It was founded by Errol Bray in 1976.

Demographics

According to the 2006 Australian Bureau of Statistics

Australian Bureau of Statistics

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 Census

Census

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 of Population, there were 9,531 people usually resident in Carlton. 41.5% stated they were born overseas with the top countries of birth being China 8.1%, Macedonia 4.0% and Greece 3.4%. English was stated as the only language spoken at home by 39.9% of residents and the most common other languages spoken were Greek 8.6% and Cantonese 7.2% and Mandarin 6.7%. The most common responses for religious affiliation were Catholic

Roman Catholic Church

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 22.0%, Orthodox

Eastern Orthodox Church

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 19.3% and Anglican 10.6%.

Schools and churches

Carlton has two schools: Carlton Public School and Carlton South Public School.

• St Bernadette's Catholic Church, Carlton Uniting Church, Carlton Baptist Church, Carlton Presbyterian Church, St Cuthbert's Anglican Church
• St Cuthbert's Anglican Church is on the corner of Park Road and Colvin Avenue.