Carlton, New South Wales

Carlton is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Carlton is located 15 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. Carlton lies across the boundary of two local government areas, the Municipality of Kogarah and the City of Rockdale.

History
The area was originally heavily timbered. Carlton was part of a grant of 1950 acre made to Captain John Townson in 1808. The grant extended from King Georges Road and Stoney Creek Road to beyond Kogarah railway station. When the railway line to Hurstville 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 & 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. Carlton railway 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 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 National Rugby League 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 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 Census 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 22.0%, Orthodox 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.