Collingwood vs Fitzroy
The verdict
Collingwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.51M in Fitzroy. Fitzroy has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 20 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fitzroy rates higher (26 vs 11/100 in Collingwood).
Scores
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 93 | 91 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,179 | 10,431 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,130 | $2,194 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.7% | 69.2% |
| Born in Australia | 58.4% | 60.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2 |
Growth: Collingwood High Growth · Fitzroy High Growth
Property
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $648K | $793K |
| House price YoY | 0.4% | -17.2% |
| 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
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,438 | 911 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,079 | 968 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 588 | 623 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,310 | 23,488 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Collingwood · Fitzroy
Transport
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 28 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 380 m | 90 m |
Liveability
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 14 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 75 | 138 |
| Parks | 8 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 5.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.5 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 790 m |
Population & growth
| Collingwood | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,179 | 10,431 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,174 | 11,933 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,398 | 16,362 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.04% | 3.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Collingwood or Fitzroy?
Fitzroy has the higher residential safety score (Collingwood 11/100 vs Fitzroy 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Collingwood or Fitzroy?
Collingwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Collingwood or Fitzroy?
Fitzroy has a higher average school ICSEA (Collingwood 964 vs Fitzroy 1012; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Collingwood or Fitzroy?
Collingwood has the higher transport score (Collingwood 93/100 vs Fitzroy 91/100).
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