Fitzroy vs Princes Hill
The verdict
Fitzroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $1.76M in Princes Hill. Fitzroy is closer to the coast (5.9 km vs 7.2 km).
Scores
| Fitzroy | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 |
| Transport | 91 | 88 |
| Education | 91 | 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 | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,431 | 2,005 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,194 | $2,218 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.2% | 74.0% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Fitzroy High Growth · Princes Hill High Growth
Property
| Fitzroy | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.51M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | $793K | $809K |
| House price YoY | -17.2% | -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 | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 911 | 1,097 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 968 | 798 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 623 | 249 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,488 | 10,025 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fitzroy | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,012 | 1,144 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fitzroy · Princes Hill
Transport
| Fitzroy | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 28 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 90 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Fitzroy | 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 | 14 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 138 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.9 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.0 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 790 m | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fitzroy | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,431 | 2,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,933 | 2,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,362 | 3,145 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.42% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fitzroy or Princes Hill?
Fitzroy has the higher residential safety score (Fitzroy 26/100 vs Princes Hill 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Fitzroy or Princes Hill?
Fitzroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $1.76M.
Which has better schools, Fitzroy or Princes Hill?
Princes Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Fitzroy 1012 vs Princes Hill 1144; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fitzroy or Princes Hill?
Fitzroy has the higher transport score (Fitzroy 91/100 vs Princes Hill 88/100).
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