Carlisle is located in the Town of Victoria Park. Most of the streets in Carlise are tree-lined and form the traditional grid formation of the early planning style of Perth. The suburb is mainly flat with the eastern boundary offering views of the city.
The Perth-Armadale train line runs through Carlisle. The suburb is home to four major parks, the Carlisle Hotel, Carlisle Lathlain Bowling Club and several schools and nursing homes. The South Metropolitan TAFE is also located in Carlisle.
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 8 |
| Postcode | 6101 |
| Local Government | Victoria Park |
| Primary schools | Carlisle Primary School, East Victoria Park Education Support Centre, East Victoria Park Primary School, Lathlain Primary School, Ursula Frayne Catholic College, Australian Islamic College – Kewdale, Rivervale Primary School, St Augustine’s School, Perth Individual, Carson Street School |
| Secondary schools | St Clare’s School, Ursula Frayne Catholic College, Australian Islamic College – Kewdale, Perth Individual, Carson Street School, Kent Street Senior High School, Belmont City College, Kensington Secondary School, Trinity College, St Norbert College |
| Shops | Belmont Forum, The Park Centre |
| Train stations | Carlisle or Oats St |
House (61.5%)Duplex/villa/town
house (35.5%)Flat/unit/apartment
(3%)Other dwelling (0%)
| 2016 CENSUS SUMMARY | CARLISLE | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – usually resident | 6,475 | 1,943,858 |
| Median age of residents (years) | 34 | 36 |
| Average household size (persons) | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Number of occupied dwellings * | 2,554 | 690,280 |
| Number of unoccupied dwellings | 376 | 85,730 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,421 | $1,643 |
| Median monthly mortgage repayment | $1,987 | $2,000 |
| Total private dwellings | 2,931 | 776,015 |
| Area (sqkm) | 3 | 6,416 |
