Overall score
Collingwood
64.7/100
Fitzroy
67.5/100
Collingwood vs Fitzroy, VIC suburb comparison
Collingwood for investment; Fitzroy for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CollingwoodFitzroy
Crime rate
Collingwood
227.6 / 1k
Fitzroy
237.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Collingwood
806
Fitzroy
1,017
Population
Collingwood
9,179
Fitzroy
10,431
Metric leadCollingwood 3Fitzroy 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesFitzroy
- Best for investmentCollingwood
- Best for best schoolsFitzroy
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 | Collingwood | Fitzroy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.7/100 | 67.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.5/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 227.6 / 1k | 237.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 806 | 1,017 |
| Planning activity | 216 | 315 |
| Population | 9,179 | 10,431 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Collingwood is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Fitzroy is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Collingwood tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Fitzroy stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Investors may find Collingwood the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fitzroy.