Fitzroy
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Fitzroy, VIC 3065.
About Fitzroy
Welcome to Fitzroy
Fitzroy sits immediately north-east of the Melbourne CBD, roughly two kilometres from the city centre, making it one of the closest inner-urban suburbs to the heart of the country's second-largest city. Bordered by East Melbourne, Carlton, Collingwood and Richmond, it occupies a compact but intensely characterful pocket that has long attracted artists, writers, chefs and professionals who want city convenience without surrendering a genuine sense of neighbourhood.
The suburb rewards people who enjoy street life, independent retail and good food within easy walking distance of home. Its mixture of Victorian terraces, converted warehouses and modern apartments means it suits a range of buyers and renters — from young professionals claiming their first inner-city foothold to established families who have no intention of leaving.
Lifestyle & dining
Brunswick Street is Fitzroy's backbone, a long stretch of cafes, bars, bookshops and boutiques that hums steadily through the week and reaches full volume on weekends. Gertrude Street, running parallel a few blocks south, has developed a quieter but equally distinctive personality — smaller in scale, with a carefully curated mix of hospitality and retail that suits those who prefer their neighbourhood a touch less crowded.
Among the locally known spots, Cantina della Casa and Phillip & Lea represent the kind of independent operators that give Fitzroy its culinary identity. These are places rooted in the suburb rather than imported from a franchise manual, which is exactly what long-term residents value most about the area.
Shopping
Fitzroy has never been a destination for big-box retail, and its residents generally consider that a feature rather than an inconvenience. Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street together supply an eclectic range of independent clothing stores, homewares, record shops and grocers. Sunspel, the British menswear label with a local presence, and Ganim's Store are among the retailers that reflect the suburb's taste for quality over quantity.
For everyday grocery runs and larger shopping needs, the neighbouring suburbs of Carlton and Collingwood are within easy cycling or walking distance, and Melbourne's CBD is barely a tram ride away.
Getting around
Fitzroy is served by a dense network of tram routes rather than a train line of its own. Tram stops along Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street — including Stop 13 on both streets — connect residents directly into the CBD and northward toward Brunswick and beyond. Stop 11 near Melbourne Museum on the edge of Carlton provides another reliable city link just a short walk from Fitzroy's western boundary.
Cycling is genuinely practical here. The suburb is flat, relatively compact, and sits close enough to the city that many residents commute by bike year-round. For those who do drive, parking can be tight on weekends, though the trade-off is that car ownership feels genuinely optional in a way that is rare even by inner-Melbourne standards.
Parks & recreation
Green space in Fitzroy is modest in scale but well used. Burton Reserve and King William Reserve offer local residents spots to walk dogs, kick a ball or simply sit outside, and the intimacy of these smaller parks suits the suburb's neighbourhood feel. The broader Royal Park precinct and Edinburgh Gardens in neighbouring North Fitzroy are within comfortable cycling distance for those wanting more expansive open space.
Fitzroy's recreational life extends well beyond its parks. The suburb's density of gyms, yoga studios, live-music venues and independent cinemas means there is rarely a shortage of things to do without travelling far.
Schools & families
Fitzroy Primary School is the local state primary and has a strong community following among families who value an inner-city public education. The Academy of Mary Immaculate, a long-established Catholic secondary school for girls, adds to the educational options within or immediately adjacent to the suburb. Both draw families who are committed to staying in the area through their children's schooling years rather than relocating to the suburbs when the time comes.
The suburb's compact street grid and low traffic speeds on many residential blocks make it more family-friendly on a day-to-day basis than its reputation as a nightlife destination might suggest. Young families are a visible and settled part of the community.
The property market
Fitzroy's median house price currently sits at $1.30 million, reflecting the premium that buyers pay for proximity to the city, architectural character and lifestyle amenity. Units and apartments have a median of $830,000, and the suburb's dwelling mix — roughly 54 per cent apartments and units, 41 per cent houses, with a small share of townhouses — means there is genuine variety across price points. Median rent is $800 per week, consistent with the sustained demand from professionals and couples who want to live close to the CBD without committing to a purchase.
Recent house price growth of 1.4 per cent reflects a market that is consolidating after a period of stronger movement — a pattern common across Melbourne's inner ring. For buyers, this represents a more measured entry point than the suburb has offered at various peaks, while the underlying demand drivers — location, lifestyle and the scarcity of freestanding houses — remain firmly in place.
Market snapshot
Fitzroy property market
Median sale price
$1.29m
House · 2 bed
Median rent
$838
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$966k
Median
$1.29m
Premium
$2.17m
Days on market
39
Auction clearance
70%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 2 bed
Compound growth -0.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Fitzroy by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Fitzroy, VIC 3065.
Population
10,431
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$2,194
median, per week
Median rent
$451
per week
Median mortgage
$2,500
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Fitzroy
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Fitzroy
$1.25m
390 Napier Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
183 George Street
Sold ~July 2026
$805k
6/353 Napier Street
Sold ~July 2026
$835k
211/96 Charles Street
Sold ~July 2026
$3.12m
78 St David Street
Sold ~July 2026
$540k
208/48 Rose Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.44m
69 Moor Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.27m
5/10 Kerr Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Fitzroy suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Fitzroy?
The median unit price in Fitzroy, VIC is $853k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.3%.
How much is rent in Fitzroy?
The median weekly rent in Fitzroy is around $780 per week.
Is Fitzroy a good place to live?
Fitzroy is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, three kilometres northeast of the Melbourne central business district, located within the City of Yarra local government area. Fitzroy is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 10,431 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Fitzroy?
Fitzroy has a population of 10,431 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Fitzroy?
There are 2 schools in or near Fitzroy, including Fitzroy Primary School and Academy of Mary Immaculate.
How long do homes take to sell in Fitzroy?
Properties in Fitzroy take around 32 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 81%.
How much do you need to buy in Fitzroy?
Entry-level properties in Fitzroy start around $688k, while premium homes reach $1.84m.
What suburbs are near Fitzroy?
Suburbs near Fitzroy include East Melbourne, Melbourne, Collingwood, Richmond and Carlton.
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