Fitzroy at a glance
Weekly rent
$340
Houses · units $565
Population
783
Median age 45
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Fitzroy.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 1 house sale was recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$565/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
783
Median age: 45
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Fitzroy.
The postcode for Fitzroy is 5082 (SA), City of Port Adelaide Enfield, part of Greater Adelaide.
Fitzroy (5082) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia.
Fitzroy has roughly 783 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fitzroy scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fitzroy's population at 783, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
783
Median age
45
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
76
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Fitzroy.
Local schools for Fitzroy
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Government School Catchment
Brompton Primary School
Bowden Brompton Community School
North Adelaide Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fitzroy.
- What is the Fitzroy postcode?
- Fitzroy is in the 5082 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Fitzroy?
- Fitzroy is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5082. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Fitzroy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $565.
- What schools are in Fitzroy?
- There are 20 schools serving Fitzroy on this page, including Blackfriars Priory School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Prescott College.
- How walkable is Fitzroy?
- Fitzroy has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fitzroy?
- Fitzroy is close to Ovingham, Thorngate, Renown Park, Brompton, Bowden.
- What is the population of Fitzroy?
- The population of Fitzroy is approximately 783 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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