Clifton Hill vs Fitzroy North
The verdict
Fitzroy North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $1.72M in Clifton Hill. On the separate residential safety score, Clifton Hill rates higher (58 vs 52/100 in Fitzroy North).
Scores
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 99 | 100 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,606 | 12,781 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,755 | $2,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 78.3% | 75.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Clifton Hill High Growth · Fitzroy North High Growth
Property
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.72M | $1.67M |
| Median unit price | $728K | $697K |
| House price YoY | -30.4% | 16.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 348 | 587 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 863 | 649 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 182 | 149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,629 | 7,550 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,134 | 1,160 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clifton Hill · Fitzroy North
Transport
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 4 | 26 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 270 m | 90 m |
Liveability
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 46 |
| Parks | 13 | 36 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,606 | 12,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,560 | 13,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,362 | 20,049 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.43% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clifton Hill or Fitzroy North?
Clifton Hill has the higher residential safety score (Clifton Hill 58/100 vs Fitzroy North 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Clifton Hill or Fitzroy North?
Fitzroy North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $1.72M.
Which has better schools, Clifton Hill or Fitzroy North?
Fitzroy North has a higher average school ICSEA (Clifton Hill 1134 vs Fitzroy North 1160; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clifton Hill or Fitzroy North?
Fitzroy North has the higher transport score (Clifton Hill 99/100 vs Fitzroy North 100/100).
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