Fitzroy North
VIC 3068 · Yarra
12,781 (2021) → 13,575 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fitzroy North is a high growth suburb in Yarra, VIC 3068, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.67M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Fitzroy North has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.73%), New Zealand (2.81%), Italy (1.91%), USA (1.3%), Greece (0.94%)
Top languages: Italian (3.1%), Greek (1.85%), Mandarin (1.12%), Vietnamese (0.93%), German (0.92%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1213
- Fitzroy Community SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1179
- Merri Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1176
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
- Fitzroy High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1085
- Simonds Catholic College - St Brigid's VCE CampusSecondary · Catholic
- Fitzroy High School - Wurun Senior CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1064
- Clifton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1182
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1107
- Brunswick South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1171
- Northcote High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1144
- Carlton North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1147
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1137
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1120
- Northcote Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1169
- Spensley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1155
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1150
- Fitzroy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1018
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fitzroy North
Is Fitzroy North safe?
Fitzroy North has a residential safety score of 52/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,550 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fitzroy North?
In Fitzroy North, the .
How far is Fitzroy North from Melbourne CBD?
Fitzroy North is about 3.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fitzroy North?
Fitzroy North has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1160 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fitzroy North?
Fitzroy North has a transport score of 100/100 and 39 bus stops.