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Fitzroy

SA 5082 · Prospect

783 (2021)830 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

85
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

783
Population
$2.62M
Median house (2026)
36
Safety score
82
Transport score

Fitzroy is a moderate growth suburb in Prospect, SA 5082, about 4km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $2.62M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 82/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Fitzroy has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 36/100.

3.6 km
To Adelaide CBD
9.4 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
650 m
To nearest station

Demographics

783
Population
45
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,382
vs NSW median+28.8%
Bachelor degree or higher63.4%
Born in Australia72.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse224 / 35 / 29

Top countries of birth: Vietnam (3.96%), England (3.58%), India (2.68%), Italy (2.68%), Greece (1.66%)

Top languages: Vietnamese (7.28%), Greek (5.62%), Italian (5.36%), Cantonese (1.66%), Spanish (1.28%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.62M
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $507 wk
Rental yield (house)1.3%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

36
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

4
Break & enter dwelling511/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
1
Motor vehicle theft128/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
3
Non-domestic assault383/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 24 (all categories, latest year)3,065 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

80

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

204
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1064 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Blackfriars Priory SchoolCombined · Catholic · 0.4kmICSEA 1044
  • Prescott CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1014
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1100
  • Brompton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1000
  • Bowden Brompton Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 895
  • Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusCombined · Government · 1km
  • North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1140
  • Prospect Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1108
  • St Dominic's Priory CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1087
  • Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1090
  • SEDA College SA - North Adelaide Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
  • Wilderness SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1169

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

82
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)23 min (bus)
Nearest train stationOvingham Railway (650 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

130 in suburbSupermarkets
920 in suburbCafes/Rest.
520 in suburbParks
25Playgrounds
20434 in suburbPools
180 in suburbGyms
5Dog parks
140 in suburbGPs
90 in suburbPharmacies
110 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
35711 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachHenley Beach (9.3 km)
Nearest hospitalWomens and Childrens Hospital (1.8 km)
Nearest vet2.5 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (7.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

100

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

18
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
357
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

99

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

52
Parks
1
Nature reserves
33
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
5
Dog parks
11
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

100

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

9
Theatres
3
Cinemas
5
Museums
69
Galleries
6
Libraries
2
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

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

100

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

25
Licensed venues (within 2km)
31.93
Per 1,000 residents

Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

74

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.28

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.47%
Projected population 2041900
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Fitzroy

Is Fitzroy safe?

Fitzroy has a residential safety score of 36/100, 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 3,065 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Fitzroy?

In Fitzroy, the median house price is $2.62M. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Fitzroy from Adelaide CBD?

Fitzroy is about 3.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Fitzroy?

Fitzroy has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Fitzroy?

Fitzroy has a transport score of 82/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.