Victoria location profile
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Fitzroy is an inner-city suburb known for its creative energy, heritage terraces, and thriving food, bar and arts scenes. Lively streets, excellent public transport and proximity to universities and the CBD make it popular with students, young professionals and downsizers.
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Why families consider Fitzroy
Diverse, youthful and highly walkable; strong renter base, students and professionals in apartments and Victorian terraces; vibrant nightlife, galleries and independent retail alongside long-standing migrant communities.
Amenities & services
- Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street retail and dining precincts
- Smith Street shopping and eateries (Fitzroy/Collingwood border)
- Rose Street Artists' Market and Fitzroy Mills Market
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (Victoria Parade)
- Fitzroy Town Hall and community centre
- Abundant cafes, restaurants, bars and galleries
- Fitzroy Library — 128 Moor St, Fitzroy
- Bargoonga Nganjin (North Fitzroy Library) — 182-186 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North
Transport & connectivity
- Trams: 11 (Brunswick St), 86 (Smith St), 96 (Nicholson St)
- No train station; nearby Parliament, Collingwood and Victoria Park stations
- Buses: 200/207 (Johnston St), 250/251 (Nicholson/Elgin), 246 (Hoddle/Punt Rd)
- Major roads: Brunswick St, Gertrude St, Smith St, Nicholson St, Johnston St, Victoria Parade, Alexandra Parade/Hoddle St
Lifestyle & recreation
- Fitzroy Swimming Pool
- Rose Street Artists' Market
- The Night Cat, The Evelyn Hotel and The Workers Club live music venues
- Fitzroy Town Hall and community spaces
- Nearby Edinburgh Gardens and Carlton Gardens
- Atherton Reserve
- Condell Reserve
- Smith Reserve
- Edinburgh Gardens (nearby)
- Carlton Gardens (nearby)
Education context
Multiple council, community and private long day care options in and around Fitzroy; high demand with waitlists common for under-3s.
- Australian Catholic University (Melbourne Campus) — 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
- RMIT University (City Campus) — Swanston St, Melbourne CBD
- University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus) — Parkville