Fitzroy vs Prospect
The verdict
Prospect is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $2.62M in Fitzroy. Fitzroy rates higher for liveability (89 vs 81). Prospect rates higher for transport (91 vs 82). Prospect has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 23 min). On the separate residential safety score, Prospect rates higher (72 vs 36/100 in Fitzroy).
Scores
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 |
| Transport | 82 | 91 |
| Education | 85 | 81 |
| Liveability | 89 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 783 | 14,584 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,382 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.4% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.4% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Fitzroy Moderate Growth · Prospect Moderate Growth
Property
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.62M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 23.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 511 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 128 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,065 | 6,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fitzroy · Prospect
Transport
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 650 m | 910 m |
Liveability
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 22 |
| Parks | 0 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 34 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.6 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Fitzroy | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 783 | 14,584 |
| Estimated 2025 | 830 | 15,451 |
| Projected 2041 | 900 | 16,759 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fitzroy or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher residential safety score (Fitzroy 36/100 vs Prospect 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Fitzroy or Prospect?
Prospect is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $2.62M.
Which has better public transport, Fitzroy or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher transport score (Fitzroy 82/100 vs Prospect 91/100).
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