Fitzroy North at a glance
Median house
$1,790,500
Median unit
$626,500
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.8k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Fitzroy North.
The postcode for Fitzroy North is 3068 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Fitzroy North is $1,790,500.
Fitzroy North (3068) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,790,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Fitzroy North has roughly 12,781 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fitzroy North scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fitzroy North's population at 12,781, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (53% family, 34% lone person).
Population
12,781
Median age
36
Family households
53%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,790,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $626,500, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $358,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,790,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $626,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$998/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$690/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
$1,790,500
$626,500
12,781
Median age: 36
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.90% (median rent $998/wk against a $1,790,500 price tag). Units yield 5.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.90%
Based on $1,790,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.73%
Based on $626,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202647%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,029
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fitzroy North.
Local schools for Fitzroy North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fitzroy North Primary School
Fitzroy High School
Merri Creek Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fitzroy North.
- What is the median house price in Fitzroy North?
- The median house price in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068 is $1,790,500. The median unit price is $626,500.
- What is the Fitzroy North postcode?
- Fitzroy North is in the 3068 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Fitzroy North?
- Fitzroy North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3068. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Fitzroy North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $998, for units it's $690.
- What schools are in Fitzroy North?
- There are 20 schools serving Fitzroy North on this page, including Fitzroy North Primary School, Fitzroy High School, Deutsche Schule Melbourne.
- How walkable is Fitzroy North?
- Fitzroy North has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fitzroy North?
- Fitzroy North is close to Northcote South, Carlton North, Sumner, Clifton Hill, Princes Hill.
- What is the population of Fitzroy North?
- The population of Fitzroy North is approximately 12,781 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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