Brompton vs Fitzroy
Fitzroy scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fitzroy (1057) sits above Brompton (1036). Fitzroy skews owner-occupied (75%), Brompton runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Brompton and Fitzroy side by side
| Measure | Brompton | Fitzroy |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | – |
| Median unit | $270,720 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $665/wk | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $565/wk |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 76 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,729 | 783 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Fitzroy edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1036). Fitzroy also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brompton vs Fitzroy: common questions
Does Brompton or Fitzroy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fitzroy scores 1057 vs 1036 in Brompton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Brompton or Fitzroy?
Fitzroy scores 76/100 on walkability vs 38/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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