Fitzroy

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House Median
This Suburb $1,815,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $824,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 23,651
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 6.6%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 2
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Fitzroy Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.8M
House Growth
+55% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$824K
Unit Growth
+28% 2014-2024
3BR House
$1,000/week
2BR House
$750/week
3BR Unit
$1,000/week
2BR Unit
$700/week

Fitzroy Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 23,651 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
2,467
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 349 14.1%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,838 74.5%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 50 2%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 98 4%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 130 5.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 2 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Fitzroy Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,431
Total Population
7,413
People/km² Density
6.6%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
3,266 people
31.3%
2
Aust
2,168 people
20.8%
3
Irish
1,626 people
15.6%
4
Scottish
1,170 people
11.2%
5
Chinese
685 people
6.6%

Transport

4.7 km
Distance to CBD
16 mins
Drive to CBD
17 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

📍 About Fitzroy

FITZROY is situated in Inner Melbourne and home to 10,431 residents living at a density of 7413 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local real estate market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.8M, representing a 55% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.8M with 28% growth over the same 10-year period.

Education: The suburb is served by Academy of Mary Immaculate, a private school that achieved a ranking of #90 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate a rate of 23,651 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is 3.47 times higher than the Victorian average of 6,810, placing Fitzroy in the high crime category.

Demographics: The area has a notable Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 6.60% of the population (approximately 688 people), which aligns closely with the broader Victorian average.

Transport: Fitzroy offers convenient access to the city centre, located approximately 4.7km from the CBD with a typical 16-minute drive time. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.