Overall score
Carlton
69.5/100
Fitzroy
67.5/100
Carlton vs Fitzroy, VIC suburb comparison
Carlton for investment; Fitzroy for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarltonFitzroy
Crime rate
Carlton
125.4 / 1k
Fitzroy
237.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carlton
1,262
Fitzroy
1,017
Population
Carlton
16,055
Fitzroy
10,431
Metric leadCarlton 7Fitzroy 13 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Carlton | Fitzroy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.5/100 | 67.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.6/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 125.4 / 1k | 237.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,262 | 1,017 |
| Planning activity | 166 | 315 |
| Population | 16,055 | 10,431 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carlton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Fitzroy is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Carlton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Fitzroy is the better pick for housing affordability.
Choose Carlton if you are weighing investors; lean toward Fitzroy for retirees and value-focused buyers.