Clifton Hill vs Fitzroy North
Clifton Hill (median $1,735,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Fitzroy North ($1,790,500).
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Clifton Hill and Fitzroy North side by side
| Measure | Clifton Hill | Fitzroy North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,735,000 | $1,790,500 |
| Median unit | $719,500 | $626,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $998/wk | $998/wk |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1130 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,606 | 12,781 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°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 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.
Clifton Hill vs Fitzroy North: 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.
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