Fitzroy vs Renown Park
Fitzroy scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fitzroy (1057) sits above Renown Park (1037). Fitzroy skews owner-occupied (75%), Renown Park runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Fitzroy and Renown Park side by side
| Measure | Fitzroy | Renown Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $340/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $565/wk | $475/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 46.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1057 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 38 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 783 | 1,663 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| 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 1037). Fitzroy also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fitzroy vs Renown Park: common questions
Does Fitzroy or Renown Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fitzroy scores 1057 vs 1037 in Renown Park. 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 Renown Park?
Fitzroy scores 76/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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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