Fitzroy North vs Princes Hill
The verdict
Fitzroy North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $1.76M in Princes Hill. Fitzroy North rates higher for transport (100 vs 88). Fitzroy North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 23 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fitzroy North rates higher (52 vs 23/100 in Princes Hill).
Scores
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 92 |
| Transport | 100 | 88 |
| Education | 90 | 89 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,781 | 2,005 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,300 | $2,218 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 75.1% | 74.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.1% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Fitzroy North High Growth · Princes Hill High Growth
Property
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.67M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | $697K | $809K |
| House price YoY | 16.9% | -14.4% |
| 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
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 587 | 1,097 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 649 | 798 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 149 | 249 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,550 | 10,025 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,160 | 1,144 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fitzroy North · Princes Hill
Transport
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 26 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 90 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 46 | 0 |
| Parks | 36 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,781 | 2,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,575 | 2,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,049 | 3,145 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fitzroy North or Princes Hill?
Fitzroy North has the higher residential safety score (Fitzroy North 52/100 vs Princes Hill 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Fitzroy North or Princes Hill?
Fitzroy North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $1.76M.
Which has better schools, Fitzroy North or Princes Hill?
Fitzroy North has a higher average school ICSEA (Fitzroy North 1160 vs Princes Hill 1144; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fitzroy North or Princes Hill?
Fitzroy North has the higher transport score (Fitzroy North 100/100 vs Princes Hill 88/100).
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