Fitzroy vs Ovingham
Fitzroy scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fitzroy (1057) sits above Ovingham (1053). Fitzroy skews owner-occupied (75%), Ovingham runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Fitzroy and Ovingham side by side
| Measure | Fitzroy | Ovingham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $340/wk | $670/wk |
| Unit rent | $565/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1057 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 783 | 766 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Fitzroy edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1053). Fitzroy also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fitzroy vs Ovingham: common questions
Does Fitzroy or Ovingham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fitzroy scores 1057 vs 1053 in Ovingham. 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 is more walkable, Fitzroy or Ovingham?
Fitzroy scores 76/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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