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VIC · Yarra Council

Fitzroy (Vic.), VIC, 3065

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

91.6/100

#37 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Fitzroy (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Yarra area, home to around 10,431 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,937 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 281.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
10,431
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$2,194
Dwelling vacancy
18.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,057 of 5,620
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
66.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
275 / 1,667 / 2,711

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)
2,937
Against the person
416
Against property
1,962
Rate per 1,000 residents
281.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 25 residents
State safety percentile
95th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-7.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage228
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle372
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store401
  • B49 Other Theft299
  • C32 Drug Possession133

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,028
  • Academy of Mary ImmaculateSecondary
  • Fitzroy Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

35 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Gertrude St/Brunswick St #13
  • Hanover St/Brunswick St #14
  • Lansdowne St/Victoria Pde #13
  • Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11
  • St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12

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).

315 planning-related records

2021· 131 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0815 to allow for alterations to internal layout, size of opening along western elevation installation of solar panels (retrospective) and relocation and modification of flues.
    70-76 WESTGARTH ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling for alterations and additions, including the construction of a ground floor extension, first floor balcony and rooftop terrace.
    312 FITZROY ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition, buildings and works, and car parking reduction associated with restricted retail premises (no permit required for use) and two lot subdivision.
    93-97 WEBB ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of the existing building and construction of a multi-storey building, use of the land for dwellings (apartments), a reduction in the statutory car parking rate and removal of an easement.
    FLOOR 1 FITZROY 3065NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Part demolition, and construction of a front fence, and a roller door associated with a dwelling.
    38 ALEXANDRA PDE FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 18 lot subdivision (staged)
    341-347 GEORGE ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to modify the layout of the approved extended footprint and changes to the facades of the parapet height and Easthill House with the latter restricted to minor changes.
    59-61 VICTORIA PDE FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: ¿ Full demolition of all existing buildings ¿ Use and development of a residential hotel
    1/419 FITZROY ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display advertising signage
    209 BRUNSWICK ST FITZROY 3065Withdrawn
  • Three lot subdivision
    239 JOHNSTON ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to extend the scope of demolition and reconstruction of walls and modify the property address to include No. 32 Kerr Street, Fitzroy.
    36-38 KERR ST FITZROY 3065NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit PLN20/0669 to alter the internal layout, additional demolition to the rear of the dwelling, reduce the height of wall on eastern boundary from 3.2m to 2.75m and new glazing at ground floor.
    101 KERR ST FITZROY 3065NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART Amendment to front fence to a dwelling
    8 CREMORNE ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the premises for a nightclub, waiver of associated car parking requirements and variations to the trading hours of the existing liquor licence to allow trading to 3am the following day, Thursday to Sunday
    137-141 JOHNSTON ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction in the car parking requirements in association with a supermarket (no permit required for use).
    365-379 SMITH ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART: External Painting
    GROUND FLOOR FITZROY 3065Lapsed
  • Partial demolition and construction of external alterations to the building façade including restoration works.
    247 GERTRUDE ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and external alterations to the existing dwelling.
    15 LEICESTER ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations, construction of a multi storey building and a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement of the Yarra Planning Scheme.
    69 SMITH ST FITZROY 3065In progress
  • Partial demolition, buildings & works and a reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme in association with an Office and Retail Premises (as of right uses)
    371-373 GEORGE ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a pergola.
    125 SMITH ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations to first floor rear wall of the existing dwelling
    27 GORE ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of 2 new dwellings
    159-163 GORE ST FITZROY 3065Lapsed
  • Section 72 Amendment to planning permit PLN20/0200 to increase the maximum patron numbers associated with the tattoo studio and art gallery (no permit required for use) from 20 to 85 with a further reduction to the statutory car parking requirement.
    395-397 GORE ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The sale and consumption of liquor on and off the premises (general licence) in association with a Food and Drinks Premises and Shop (as of right uses).
    59-61 GERTRUDE ST FITZROY 3065NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct and display business identification signage (including internally illuminated signage).
    182 JOHNSTON ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 amendment to allow for an amendment to the wording of Condition 26 of planning permit No. PLN16/0925.
    59-61 VICTORIA PDE FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Full demolition, construction of one new dwelling and associated reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme.
    47 GORE ST FITZROY 3065NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Part demolition and buildings and works to the existing shopfront.
    85-87 JOHNSTON ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display business identification signage, including an internally illuminated sign and painting
    113 ST DAVID ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display promotional signage associated with the sale of land at 411-421 Smith Street
    425 SMITH ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display promotional signage associated with the sale of the land, including an internally illuminated sign
    421 SMITH ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 to amendment to delete signs from the proposal (and deletion of sign references on the permit) and modifications to external cladding and windows.
    429-431 BRUNSWICK ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a place of assembly (art gallery, art classes and function centre) and indoor recreation centre (dance and yoga classes), a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement and reduction in the bicycle facilities
    66 CECIL ST FITZROY 3065In progress
  • Partial demolition, additions and alterations to the existing childcare building (existing use rights apply), including an increase in the number of children and a reduction in the associated car parking requirements.
    187 NAPIER ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision (Sec 32 plan)
    223 Napier StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and construction of side boundary fence.
    309 Gore StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to amend the plans for design changes to the approved alterations and ground floor dwelling extension including: ¿ increase to eastern parapet wall height and length; ¿ increased ground floor window length; ¿ alternate method of stormwater treatment.
    7 BELL ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a ground and first floor addition to the existing dwelling.
    14 CECIL ST FITZROY 3065NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Partial demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling, including the construction of a single-storey outbuilding.
    439 GORE ST FITZROY 3065Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 184 proposals

184 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

699 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bitters LabAlcohol

    Unit 9 397 Smith Street

  • Fitzroy CellarsAlcohol

    409 Brunswick Street

  • McCoppins Wine ShopAlcohol

    165 Johnston Street

  • Smith Street CellarsAlcohol

    195 Smith Street

  • Wine RepublicAlcohol

    265 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

  • Wine WindowAlcohol

    115 Brunswick Street

  • Smith Street BazaarAntiques

    305 Smith Street, Fitzroy

  • Used Pty LtdAntiques

    260 Johnston Street

  • Art YarramanuaArt

    224 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

  • Australian Print WorkshopArt

    210 Gertrude Street

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

14 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Atherton ReservePark
  • Australian Catholic University Campus ParkPark
  • Condell ReservePark
  • Father Little ReservePark
  • Frank King ParkPark
  • Garryowen ParkPark
  • George Street ReservePark
  • Greeves Street ReservePark
  • J. D. Powderly PlantationPark
  • King William ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
13
Emergency department
On site
  • Chemist WarehouseBrunswick Streetpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Clinicare Multidiscipline Family PracticeSmith Streetdoctor
  • Diskin LifeVictoria Paradealternative
  • Fitzroy Community Health CentreBrunswick Streetdoctor
  • Fitzroy DentalBrunswick Streetdentist
  • HealthSmart Pharmacypharmacy
  • Patel's Pharmacypharmacy
  • St Vincent's HospitalVictoria Paradehospital
  • St Vincents Private Hospital FitzroyVictoria Paradehospital

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

55 state heritage places

  • ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALLNH2172
  • AQUA PROFONDA SIGN FITZROY POOLNH1687
  • BLANCHE TERRACENH0180
  • BLANCHE TERRACENH0179
  • BLANCHE TERRACENH0182
  • BLANCHE TERRACENH0178
  • BLANCHE TERRACENH0181
  • BLANCHE TERRACENH0177
  • CAIRO FLATSNH1005
  • CATHEDRAL HALL FITZROYNH1967

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Acacia Fitzroy Creche and KindergartenNapier Streetkindergarten
  • Connie Benn Early Learning CentreBrunswick Streetkindergarten
  • East West Child Care Association IncGeorge Streetchildcare
  • Fitzroy Early Learning CentreNicholson Streetkindergarten
  • John Street Community Early Childhood Co-operativeJohn Streetkindergarten
  • St Vincents Early Learning CentreVictoria Paradekindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
15

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
91.6/100
Cohort rank
#37 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Acacia Fitzroy Creche and KindergartenchildcareNapier Streetkindergarten
  • Connie Benn Early Learning CentrechildcareBrunswick Streetkindergarten
  • East West Child Care Association IncchildcareGeorge Streetchildcare
  • Fitzroy Early Learning CentrechildcareNicholson Streetkindergarten
  • John Street Community Early Childhood Co-operativechildcareJohn Streetkindergarten
  • St Vincents Early Learning CentrechildcareVictoria Paradekindergarten
  • ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALLheritageNH2172
  • AQUA PROFONDA SIGN FITZROY POOLheritageNH1687
  • BLANCHE TERRACEheritageNH0180
  • BLANCHE TERRACEheritageNH0179

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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