Fitzroy, VIC 3535
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $451/wk Median
- 58.8% Renters
Fitzroy Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.4k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $451
- To the CBD
- 2km
- Walkability
- 9.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Fitzroy Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Fitzroy is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 10,431 residents, a clear majority 58.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $451 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Fitzroy
Fitzroy Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Fitzroy Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Fitzroy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Fitzroy
Real questions renters ask before moving to Fitzroy.
Is Fitzroy a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Fitzroy has a 58.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a clear majority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Fitzroy walkable?
Fitzroy carries a walkability score of 9.8/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Fitzroy?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Fitzroy is $451. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $451 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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