Overall score
Collingwood
50.1/100
Fitzroy
52.9/100
Collingwood vs Fitzroy, VIC Suburb Comparison
Collingwood for schools; Fitzroy for retirees and families.
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
817
Fitzroy
1,027
Population
Collingwood
9,179
Fitzroy
10,431
Metric leadCollingwood 4Fitzroy 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFitzroy
- Best for familiesFitzroy
- Best for investmentFitzroy
- Best for best schoolsCollingwood
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 | 50.1/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 227.6 / 1k | 237.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 817 | 1,027 |
| Planning activity | 216 | 315 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| 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, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Fitzroy stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Investors may find Collingwood the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fitzroy.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.