Ovingham vs Fitzroy.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,255,000 and $2,160,000.
Ovingham (median $1,255,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Fitzroy ($2,160,000). Over the past year, Ovingham (0%) ran 17.2 percentage points ahead of Fitzroy (-17.2%) on house-price growth.
Fitzroy scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 76/100 ), 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).
For buyers
Ovingham is the lower entry point at $1,255,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ovingham carries both higher gross yield (3.27% vs 1.56%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
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.
Common questions
Is Ovingham or Fitzroy cheaper to buy in?
Ovingham has the lower median house price at $1,255,000, roughly 42% below Fitzroy ($2,160,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ovingham or Fitzroy?
Over the past 12 months, Ovingham grew 0% vs -17.2% in Fitzroy, a gap of 17.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Ovingham or Fitzroy 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, Ovingham or Fitzroy?
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ovingham or Fitzroy?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Ovingham vs 1.56% in Fitzroy. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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