Average rent in Fitzroy, VIC — 2026

Fitzroy sits in the Yarra local government area, 2km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 10,431 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $451/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 59% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$451/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,431

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Melbourne
2 km
Households renting
59%
Separate houses
3%
Flats / apartments
59%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra

Renting in Fitzroy

Renting in Fitzroy costs more than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $451/week, which is 24% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (59%) living mostly in flats and apartments (59%), which fits the inner-Melbourne pattern. About 31% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Fitzroy is 2km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Fitzroy?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Fitzroy, VIC was $451. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Fitzroy rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Fitzroy came in at $451 — 24% above. Fitzroy sits 2km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 3% separate houses and 59% flats).
Which suburbs near Fitzroy have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Fitzroy's $451/week (ABS 2021) include Skye - Sandhurst, Dingley Village, Coburg - West. Ashburton (Vic.), Kew - West, South Yarra - West sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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