Fitzroy North

VIC 3068 • Greater Melbourne

12,781
Population (2021)
$64,532
Median Income
2.46 km²
Area
$481/wk
Median Rent
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About Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North is one of Melbourne's most desirable inner suburbs, an affluent community of 12,800 residents 4 kilometres north of the CBD. The suburb features heritage homes, Edinburgh Gardens, and excellent tram connectivity. Queens Parade offers quality dining and shopping.

The suburb represents inner-north living at its finest—heritage streetscapes, parkland access, and vibrant community create genuine appeal. Property prices reflect the premium. Fitzroy North attracts affluent professionals and families seeking inner Melbourne lifestyle with genuine character.

Fitzroy North falls under postcode 3068 and is governed by Moreland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3068
Urban Area
Brunswick
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.78°, 144.99°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.46 km²
Elevation
39m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$481
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.6%

399 state housing + 75 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,339
Census 2021
12,781
3.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$52,052
Income 2021
$64,532
24.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,084
Born Overseas 3,168

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 605
  • 2. New Zealand 359
  • 3. Italy 244
  • 4. United States 166
  • 5. Greece 120
  • 6. China 119
  • 7. Vietnam 101
  • 8. Germany 79
  • 9. Scotland 77
  • 10. Malaysia 75

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,709
Australian 3,321
Irish 2,204
Scottish 1,788
Italian 1,210
German 634
Chinese 503
Greek 475
Dutch 264
French 196

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,971
Both parents born in Australia
4,148
Both parents born overseas
2,071
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
65.1%
Christianity
24.4%
Buddhism
1.6%
Islam
1.4%
Judaism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
523 (4.1%)
5-14 years
1,040 (8.1%)
15-19 years
449 (3.5%)
20-24 years
842 (6.6%)
25-34 years
3,163 (24.7%)
35-44 years
1,964 (15.4%)
45-54 years
1,549 (12.1%)
55-64 years
1,247 (9.8%)
65-74 years
1,042 (8.2%)
75-84 years
667 (5.2%)
85+ years
294 (2.3%)

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