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Fitzroy North, 3068

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Desirability score

65/100
Good

Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Café precinct
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
What Fitzroy North is known for: Café precinct, Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport, Cycling

Suburb profile

At the heart of the metro area, Fitzroy North is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. There is a genuine buzz to daily life, with restaurants, bars and cultural outings all within reach. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and transport and access, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
12,781
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,300
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
756 of 6,249
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
68.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
235 / 2,669 / 1,992

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,272
Against the person
131
Against property
978
Rate per 1,000 residents
99.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 98 residents
State safety percentile
75.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage98
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary77
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft104
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle308
  • B49 Other Theft119

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,186
  • Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary
  • Fitzroy Community SchoolPrimary
  • Fitzroy High SchoolSecondary
  • Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Merri Creek Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

77 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Decision Point 1
  • Rushall Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Rushall Railway Station
  • Rushall Station
  • Rushall Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

294 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    23 WILLOWBANK ROAD FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Part demolition and buildings and works to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    93 CLAUSCEN ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of the existing front fence and construction of a replacement fence
    23 TAIT ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions, construction and display of business identification signage to the existing building, including internally illuminated signage.
    123 SCOTCHMER ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and external alterations to the existing dwelling.
    48 CHURCH ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use, liquor licence, reduction in car parking
    6 NEWRY ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Withdrawn
  • Partial demolition and building and works to construct a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    15 DUDLEY STREET FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, construction of a ground and first floor extension to the existing dwelling and construction of a studio.
    38 MILLER ST FITZROY NORTH 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    700 BRUNSWICK ST NORTH FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a pergola to a dwelling.
    171 MILLER ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for partial demolition, external alterations & a double storey rear extension to the dwelling
    374 RAE ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, full demolition of an outbuilding and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (including ground and first floor)
    153 MCKEAN ST FITZROY NORTH 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling for the construction of a ground and first floor extension
    248 MCKEAN ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use
    732 NICHOLSON ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Withdrawn
  • Installation of solar panels.
    56 MCKEAN ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling for the construction of a ground floor extension.
    8 MICHAEL ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PL03/0680 to amend the internal red line plan in which alcohol can be sold and consumed and amend the licensed hours from; - 6pm to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday - 6pm to 1am Thursday to Saturday To: -12pm to11pm Sunday to Wednesday -12pm to 1am Thursday to Saturday
    318 ST GEORGES RD FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition for a ground and first floor extension to the existing dwelling.
    104 RAE ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, extension to dwelling & 1 new dwelling to the rear
    2 WOODSIDE ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Withdrawn
  • Alterations & extensions to dwelling & new front fence
    378 RAE ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Withdrawn
  • VICSMART: Demolition and construction of a rear fence to a dwelling.
    10 PARK ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Demolition of rear boundary fence and construction of a roller door associated with a shop.
    222 ST GEORGES RD FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    27 MCKEAN ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Section 72 amendment to planning permit PL04/1190 to delete Condition 1a of the planning permit and to amend the signage plans, to include the display of a floodlit business identification sign on the eastern façade of the building, removal of the decal sign on the front door and changes to the dimensions of the window decal signs.
    635 BRUNSWICK ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree Removal
    100E ST GEORGES RD FITZROY NORTH 3068Lapsed
  • VICSMART: Part demolition and construction of a front fence to a dwelling
    859 BRUNSWICK ST NORTH FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and buildings and works to the existing shopfront
    726-728 NICHOLSON ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition (including demolition of existing structures encroaching No.57 Batman Street) for external alterations and construction of a ground and first floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling at No.55 Batman Street.
    55 BATMAN ST FITZROY NORTH 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and external alterations for replacement of front verandah roof.
    150 RAE ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and ground floor extension to existing dwelling
    14 MCKEAN ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0145 for alterations and additions to the approved ground and first floor extension. Key changes include: - Extending length of south-western boundary wall. - Increasing setback of staircase from north-eastern boundary and remove glazing.
    106 QUEENS PDE FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use, buildings & works
    ROAD SEG FITZROY NORTH 3068No permit required
  • 71 lot subdivision
    378-390 ST GEORGES RD FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN19/0272 to allow for further demolition (outbuilding) and modifications to the approved development including the construction of a basement level.
    67 RAE ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, including the removal of kerbs, to allow for roadworks and a traffic signal crossing. Please note that the roadworks and traffic signal crossing are exempt from the Notice Requirements of Section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of Section 64 (1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of Section 82(1) of the Act. Council can only consider objections against the demolition proposed.
    ROAD SEG FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Full demolition and construction of one new dwelling.
    214-216 PARK ST FITZROY NORTH 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • 13 lot subdivision
    377 ST GEORGES RD FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling.
    74 FALCONER ST FITZROY NORTH 3068NOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including a ground and first floor addition.
    71 REID ST FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: Construction of garage
    79 ALFRED CRES FITZROY NORTH 3068Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

344 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Australian Wine Clearance CentreAlcohol

    317 St Georges Road

  • Village VineyardAlcohol

    348 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North

  • Gregory's Antiques and LightsAntiques

    147 St Georges Road

  • atm xATM
  • Next PaymentsATM
  • Precinct ATMATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    330 Queens Parade

  • Loafer BreadBakery

    146 Scotchmer Street

  • Bernie's Flinta BarBar

    111 Scotchmer Street

  • Monty'sBar

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

19 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Batman Street ReservePark
  • Batson ReservePark
  • Brookes Crescent ReservePark
  • Edinburgh GardensPark
  • Edwardes PlacePark
  • Heidelberg Road Ramp ReservePark
  • Holden Byrne ReservePark
  • Inner Circle-Janet Millman ReservePark
  • Inner Circle-Mark Street ReservePark
  • Inner Circle-Thomas Kidney ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
23
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • AllMed Medical Clinicdoctor
  • Araluen House Medical ClinicNicholson Streetdoctor
  • Birch PsychologySt Georges Roadpsychotherapist
  • Clifton Hill Medical GroupQueens Paradedoctor
  • Clifton Hill PharmacyQueens Paradepharmacy
  • Clifton Hill PodiatryQueens Paradepodiatrist
  • Entelechy TherapySt Georges Roadpsychotherapist
  • Fitzroy Foot and Ankle ClinicSt Georges Roadpodiatrist
  • John Silverii's PharmacySt Georges Roadpharmacy
  • Kare PsychologyHolden Streetpsychotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

13 state heritage places

  • ANZ BANKNH0892
  • FITZROY CRICKET GROUND GRANDSTANDNH0751
  • FORMER CLIFTON MOTORS GARAGENH2380
  • FORMER MELBOURNE TRAMWAYS AND OMNIBUS COMPANY STABNH2336
  • FORMER METHODIST CHURCHNH0148
  • FORMER NORTH FITZROY ELECTRIC RAILWAY SUBSTATIONNH0939
  • FORMER NORTH FITZROY POST OFFICENH0900
  • FORMER UNITED KINGDOM HOTELNH0684
  • OLD COLONISTS HOMESNH0821
  • PORTER PREFABRICATED IRON STOREYH2243

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Froebel Fitzroy North Early Learning CentreBarkly Streetkindergarten
  • Isabel Henderson Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Kids on Queens ParadeQueens Paradekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
35
Parks (OSM)
35

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
65.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
437th in Australia
State rank
113th in VIC
Peer rank
#33 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#84 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 1000 Lireamenities211-213 St Georges Roadrestaurant
  • 139 Miller Streetamenitiesbus_stop
  • 144 Miller Streetamenitiesbus_stop
  • A Little Hair Affair; Della Hair and Beautyamenities313 St Georges Roadhairdresser
  • AllMed Medical Clinicamenitiesdoctors
  • Already Read Bookshopamenities98 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy Northbooks
  • Araluen House Medical Clinicamenities446 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy Northdoctors
  • Argento Cucinaamenities376 Queens Paraderestaurant
  • Argo Fishopamenities320 Queens Paraderestaurant
  • Argo Seafood Bar & Eateryamenities318 Queens Paraderestaurant

Data sources & freshness

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