Average rent in Fitzroy North, VIC — 2026

Fitzroy North is part of the Yarra council area and sits 4km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 12,781 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $481/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 49% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$481/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,781

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Melbourne
4 km
Households renting
49%
Separate houses
14%
Flats / apartments
36%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra

Renting in Fitzroy North

Renting in Fitzroy North costs more than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $481/week, which is 33% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (49%) living mostly in flats and apartments (36%), which fits the inner-Melbourne pattern. About 25% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Fitzroy North is 4km 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 North?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Fitzroy North, VIC was $481. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Fitzroy North rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Fitzroy North sat at $481 — 33% above the state average. The suburb is 4km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (14% separate houses, 36% flats here).
Which suburbs near Fitzroy North have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Fitzroy North's $481/week (ABS 2021): Plenty - Yarrambat, East Melbourne, Templestowe Lower. On the higher end, you've got Caulfield - South, Mount Waverley - North, Sandringham - Black Rock. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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