Carlton North vs Fitzroy North
Fitzroy North (median $1,790,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Carlton North ($1,826,000).
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Carlton North and Fitzroy North side by side
| Measure | Carlton North | Fitzroy North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,826,000 | $1,790,500 |
| Median unit | $781,500 | $626,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | $998/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1130 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,177 | 12,781 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 27.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fitzroy North (1130) sits above Carlton North (1104).
- For buyers
- Fitzroy North is the lower entry point at $1,790,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Fitzroy North offers the higher gross rental yield (2.90% vs 2.71%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fitzroy North edges out on average school ICSEA (1130 vs 1104).
Carlton North vs Fitzroy North: common questions
Is Carlton North or Fitzroy North cheaper to buy in?
Fitzroy North has the lower median house price at $1,790,500, roughly 2% below Carlton North ($1,826,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carlton North or Fitzroy North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fitzroy North scores 1130 vs 1104 in Carlton North. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Carlton North or Fitzroy North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.90% in Fitzroy North vs 2.71% in Carlton North. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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