Fairfield vs Fitzroy North
The verdict
Fairfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $1.67M in Fitzroy North. Fitzroy North is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 9.1 km).
Scores
| Fairfield | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 99 | 100 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| Liveability | 96 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,535 | 12,781 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,967 | $2,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.8% | 75.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 71.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Fairfield High Growth · Fitzroy North High Growth
Property
| Fairfield | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.64M | $1.67M |
| Median unit price | $593K | $697K |
| House price YoY | -7.6% | 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
| Fairfield | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 551 | 587 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 765 | 649 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 107 | 149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,768 | 7,550 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,169 | 1,160 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield · Fitzroy North
Transport
| Fairfield | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 26 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 600 m | 90 m |
Liveability
| Fairfield | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 37 | 46 |
| Parks | 6 | 36 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.7 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield | Fitzroy North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,535 | 12,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,479 | 13,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,251 | 20,049 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.43% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield or Fitzroy North?
Fairfield has the higher residential safety score (Fairfield 53/100 vs Fitzroy North 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairfield or Fitzroy North?
Fairfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $1.67M.
Which has better schools, Fairfield or Fitzroy North?
Fairfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairfield 1169 vs Fitzroy North 1160; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairfield or Fitzroy North?
Fitzroy North has the higher transport score (Fairfield 99/100 vs Fitzroy North 100/100).
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