Clifton Hill vs Fitzroy North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,735,000 and $1,790,500. Clifton Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clifton Hill (median $1,735,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Fitzroy North ($1,790,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clifton Hill (1131) sits above Fitzroy North (1130). Clifton Hill skews owner-occupied (60%), Fitzroy North runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
For buyers
Clifton Hill is the lower entry point at $1,735,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clifton Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (2.99% vs 2.90%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Clifton Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1130). Clifton Hill also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Clifton Hill or Fitzroy North cheaper to buy in?
Clifton Hill has the lower median house price at $1,735,000, roughly 3% below Fitzroy North ($1,790,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clifton Hill or Fitzroy North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clifton Hill scores 1131 vs 1130 in Fitzroy 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, Clifton Hill or Fitzroy North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Clifton Hill vs 2.90% in Fitzroy 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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