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Fitzroy (Vic.)

1 km²

Fitzroy (Vic.) is characterised by a largely renting community and a large population.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and well-off households.

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📍 Fitzroy (Vic.), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,431▲ +10.6%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +6.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over11.1%Children under 1510.3%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 47%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (11%).

Young adults (25–44)47.1%

Older adults (45–64)22.1%

Seniors (65+)11.1%

Children (0–14)10.3%

Youth (15–24)9.5%

Marital status

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Never married at 63%, followed by Married (23%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married63%
Married23%
Divorced9%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by England (6%) and Vietnam (4%).

Australia60.3%

England4.5%

Vietnam3.3%

New Zealand3.0%

China2.1%

Italy0.6%

India0.5%

South Africa0.4%

Philippines0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home23.0%

Language used at home

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is English only at 85%, followed by Vietnamese (5%) and Mandarin (3%).

English only68.6%

Vietnamese3.9%

Mandarin2.1%

Cantonese1.8%

Arabic1.5%

Italian1.2%

Greek1.2%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion59.1%

Religious affiliation

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is No religion at 66%, followed by Christianity (23%) and Islam (6%).

No religion66%
Christianity23%
Islam6%
Buddhism4%
Judaism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1278.3%

Highest year of school

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Year 12 at 86%, followed by Year 9 or below (6%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1278.3%

Year 9 or below5.5%

Year 114.1%

Year 103.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,265▲ +60.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,194▲ +47.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,072▲ +60.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week34.7%

Household income distribution

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 27%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99925.8%

$4,000 or more24.1%

$650–$1,49917.9%

Under $65015.5%

$3,000–$3,99910.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.3%People with a mental health condition12.2%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Mental health at 29%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health12.2%

Asthma8.4%

Other condition8.0%

Arthritis4.9%

Diabetes2.8%

Heart disease2.3%

Cancer2.2%

Lung condition0.7%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.7%People providing unpaid care10.3%People caring for children unpaid13.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -4.8%since 2011 One-parent families16.3%

Family composition

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Couples without children at 45%, followed by Couples with children (35%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples without children45%
Couples with children35%
One-parent families16%
Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$451▲ +28.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,500▲ +11.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting58.8%Homes owned outright18.0%Separate (detached) houses3.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Rented at 60%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (20%) and Owned outright (18%).

Rented60%
Owned with a mortgage20%
Owned outright18%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Flat or apartment at 59%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (37%) and Separate house (3%).

Flat or apartment59%
Townhouse / semi-detached37%
Separate house3%
Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Worked at home at 59%, followed by Car (driver) (21%) and Walked (13%).

Worked at home48.1%

Car (driver)16.9%

Walked10.6%

Bicycle4.2%

Train0.8%

Car (passenger)0.8%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years52.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation69.2%Employed full-time66.1%

Industries people work in

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Professional & technical at 22%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (9%).

Professional & technical20.7%

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Education & training8.9%

Retail trade7.5%

Accommodation & food7.3%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Finance & insurance4.9%

Construction3.4%

Media & telecommunications3.3%

Arts & recreation3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Fitzroy (Vic.), the largest group is Professionals at 48%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (9%).

Professionals47.7%

Managers17.6%

Clerical & administrative9.1%

Community & personal service8.4%

Technicians & trades5.7%

Sales workers5.3%

Labourers3.2%

Machinery operators & drivers1.6%

Nearby areas

Collingwood (Vic.)Carlton (Vic.)East Melbourne Carlton North Abbotsford (Vic.)Fitzroy North Clifton Hill Princes Hill

👥 Demographics & Identity