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Fitzroy
VICFitzroy is a growing suburb in VIC with 12,135 residents.
- SA2 code
- 206071142
- State
- VIC
Population
12,135
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+7.4%
3yr: +13.0% · 10yr: +9.8%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$451/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,194/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Fitzroy (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +13.0%5yr: +7.4%10yr: +9.8%Total: +45.9%
Population grew from 8,315 to 12,135 over 24 years, averaging 1.6% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 14.2%Mostly apartments (49.6%), rental-heavy (60.7% renting), built for families (48% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Townhouses 46%
Apartments 50%
145 houses1,667 townhouses1,782 apartments
Tenure
Owned 19%
Mortgage 21%
Renting 61%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
840 (19.1%)
2 bed
2,090 (47.6%)
3 bed
1,135 (25.8%)
4 bed
265 (6.0%)
5 bed
54 (1.2%)
6+ bed
11 (0.3%)