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Melbourne CBD - East vs Fitzroy

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 1.6 km apart · Melbourne CBD - East profile · Fitzroy profile

Melbourne CBD - East Fitzroy

Fitzroy and Melbourne CBD - East are neighbouring inner-city areas with distinct profiles. Melbourne CBD - East is far more multicultural, with 58.5% of people born overseas and 48.6% using a language other than English at home. In contrast, Fitzroy has a higher share of people who identify as having no religion (59.1%) and a wealthier population, with 34.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Fitzroy also has a higher proportion of families, as seen in its larger share of three-bedroom homes (32.1%) and a higher percentage of children under 15 (10.3%).

Both areas share a very similar lifestyle in terms of accessibility, with identical scores for their access to money and resources and the same number of public transport stops. They are also alike in having a tiny First Nations population. However, the two areas are moving in different directions, with Melbourne CBD - East seeing much faster population growth since 2021 (41.0%) compared to Fitzroy (14.4%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +583 larger in Fitzroy
9,848 51st pct 10,431 55th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9,848
  • Second area, 2011: 9,430
  • Second area, 2016: 10,445
  • Second area, 2021: 10,431
Median age in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +5 yrs older in Fitzroy
30 yrs 3rd pct 35 yrs 21st pct
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +0.2 pts higher in Fitzroy
0.4% 7th pct 0.6% 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%
Aged 65+ in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +4.8 pts higher in Fitzroy
6.2% 6th pct 11.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Under 15 in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +5.8 pts higher in Fitzroy
4.5% 0th pct 10.3% 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
De facto in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +5.5 pts higher in Fitzroy
17.3% 89th pct 22.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

Age structure

52.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.6 pts 47.1%
14.6% Older adults (45–64) +7.5 pts ▸ 22.1%
21.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.4 pts 9.5%
6.2% Seniors (65+) +4.8 pts ▸ 11.1%
4.5% Children (0–14) +5.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

Marital status

66.9% Never married ◂ +4.1 pts 62.8%
23.8% Married ◂ +1.2 pts 22.6%
6.0% Divorced +2.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
1.2% Widowed +1.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.0% Separated +0.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Age & sex structure

Melbourne CBD - East Fitzroy

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Melbourne CBD - East: 0.2% males, 0.2% females; 85+ in Fitzroy: 0.4% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Melbourne CBD - East: 0.3% males, 0.3% females; 80–84 in Fitzroy: 0.5% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in Melbourne CBD - East: 0.7% males, 0.5% females; 75–79 in Fitzroy: 0.8% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Melbourne CBD - East: 1.0% males, 0.9% females; 70–74 in Fitzroy: 1.4% males, 1.6% females
  • 65–69 in Melbourne CBD - East: 1.1% males, 1.1% females; 65–69 in Fitzroy: 1.9% males, 1.8% females
  • 60–64 in Melbourne CBD - East: 1.6% males, 1.4% females; 60–64 in Fitzroy: 2.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 55–59 in Melbourne CBD - East: 1.6% males, 1.8% females; 55–59 in Fitzroy: 3.1% males, 2.5% females
  • 50–54 in Melbourne CBD - East: 2.0% males, 1.7% females; 50–54 in Fitzroy: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Melbourne CBD - East: 2.4% males, 2.0% females; 45–49 in Fitzroy: 3.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 40–44 in Melbourne CBD - East: 3.7% males, 2.9% females; 40–44 in Fitzroy: 3.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Melbourne CBD - East: 5.7% males, 4.6% females; 35–39 in Fitzroy: 5.4% males, 5.2% females
  • 30–34 in Melbourne CBD - East: 7.5% males, 7.6% females; 30–34 in Fitzroy: 6.9% males, 7.2% females
  • 25–29 in Melbourne CBD - East: 10.0% males, 11.0% females; 25–29 in Fitzroy: 6.8% males, 8.5% females
  • 20–24 in Melbourne CBD - East: 9.0% males, 9.7% females; 20–24 in Fitzroy: 2.9% males, 4.0% females
  • 15–19 in Melbourne CBD - East: 1.3% males, 1.8% females; 15–19 in Fitzroy: 1.2% males, 1.4% females
  • 10–14 in Melbourne CBD - East: 0.5% males, 0.6% females; 10–14 in Fitzroy: 1.3% males, 1.3% females
  • 5–9 in Melbourne CBD - East: 0.7% males, 0.7% females; 5–9 in Fitzroy: 1.5% males, 1.7% females
  • 0–4 in Melbourne CBD - East: 1.1% males, 0.9% females; 0–4 in Fitzroy: 2.2% males, 2.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +27.2 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
58.5% 99th pct 31.3% 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%

Country of birth

30.7% Australia +29.6 pts ▸ 60.3%
10.7% China ◂ +8.6 pts 2.1%
7.1% India ◂ +6.6 pts 0.5%
1.8% England +2.8 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.1% Vietnam +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.8% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.0% Philippines ◂ +1.7 pts 0.3%
1.4% Nepal ◂ +1.3 pts 0.1%
0.6% Italy even 0.6%
0.3% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Ancestry

16.9% English +14.4 pts ▸ 31.3%
26.4% Chinese ◂ +19.8 pts 6.6%
10.1% Australian +10.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
6.8% Irish +8.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
5.5% Scottish +5.7 pts ▸ 11.2%
6.5% Indian ◂ +5.1 pts 1.4%
3.0% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
2.2% German +1.8 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.4% Vietnamese +1.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.1% Greek +1.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.4% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 0.6%
1.0% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Language

Other language in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +25.6 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
48.6% 89th pct 23.0% 68th pct
  • First area, 2021: 48.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%
Limited English in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +0.3 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
6.1% 86th pct 5.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Language used at home

40.3% English only +28.3 pts ▸ 68.6%
16.1% Mandarin ◂ +14.1 pts 2.1%
4.2% Cantonese ◂ +2.4 pts 1.8%
2.3% Vietnamese +1.6 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.2% Hindi ◂ +2.0 pts 0.1%
0.7% Arabic +0.8 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.6% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.5% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.9% Tagalog ◂ +0.8 pts 0.1%
0.4% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +13.2 pts higher in Fitzroy
45.9% 71st pct 59.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 45.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.1%

Religious affiliation

45.9% No religion +13.2 pts ▸ 59.1%
21.6% Christianity ◂ +1.2 pts 20.4%
13.0% Not stated ◂ +2.9 pts 10.0%
8.8% Buddhism ◂ +5.2 pts 3.7%
6.8% Hinduism ◂ +6.2 pts 0.6%
2.6% Islam +2.6 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.3% Judaism +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1.3 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
79.6% 92nd pct 78.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 79.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.3%
Bachelor+ in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +2.7 pts higher in Fitzroy
51.3% 95th pct 54.0% 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: 51.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.0%
Schools in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1 more in Fitzroy
2 14th pct 3 43rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1.76 more in Melbourne CBD - East
4.56 84th pct 2.80 65th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1 more in Fitzroy
50 88th pct 51 88th pct
Students in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +160 more in Fitzroy
802 30th pct 962 35th pct
Avg size in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +80 larger in Melbourne CBD - East
401 47th pct 321 35th pct
ICSEA in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +95 higher in Fitzroy
951 20th pct 1,046 63rd pct

Highest year of school

79.6% Year 12 ◂ +1.3 pts 78.3%
2.2% Year 9 or below +3.4 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.8% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.6% Year 10 +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%

Highest qualification level

38.5% Bachelor degree +3.4 pts ▸ 42.0%
22.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.5 pts 21.7%
11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.6 pts 9.0%
5.6% Certificate III / IV +1.4 pts ▸ 7.0%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.7% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

23.5% Management & commerce ◂ +7.7 pts 15.8%
11.2% Society & culture +9.2 pts ▸ 20.4%
8.1% Creative arts +5.1 pts ▸ 13.2%
6.4% Health +4.1 pts ▸ 10.5%
8.3% Engineering & related ◂ +2.9 pts 5.4%
7.8% Information technology ◂ +5.1 pts 2.8%
3.4% Architecture & building +1.8 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 3.9%
4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 2.7%
3.3% Education +0.9 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.6% Agriculture & environment +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +$381 higher in Fitzroy
$884 64th pct $1,265 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: $884
  • Second area, 2011: $789
  • Second area, 2016: $925
  • Second area, 2021: $1,265
Household income in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +$683 higher in Fitzroy
$1,511 36th pct $2,194 77th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,511
  • Second area, 2011: $1,482
  • Second area, 2016: $1,715
  • Second area, 2021: $2,194
Family income in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +$824 higher in Fitzroy
$2,248 61st pct $3,072 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,248
  • Second area, 2011: $1,925
  • Second area, 2016: $2,223
  • Second area, 2021: $3,072
High earners in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +10.7 pts higher in Fitzroy
14.7% 68th pct 25.4% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
High-income homes in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +17.1 pts higher in Fitzroy
17.7% 41st pct 34.7% 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%

Household income distribution

30.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 25.8%
27.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.7 pts 17.9%
10.5% $4,000 or more +13.5 pts ▸ 24.1%
19.7% Under $650 ◂ +4.2 pts 15.5%
7.2% $3,000–$3,999 +3.5 pts ▸ 10.7%

Personal income distribution

34.1% Under $650 ◂ +6.7 pts 27.4%
30.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.2 pts 24.9%
17.3% $1,500–$2,999 +10.0 pts ▸ 27.3%
6.8% $3,000 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 11.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +10.7 pts higher in Fitzroy
15.7% 3rd pct 26.3% 38th pct
Mental health in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +4.8 pts higher in Fitzroy
7.5% 33rd pct 12.2% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +2.3 pts higher in Fitzroy
1.6% 1st pct 3.9% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Mental health +4.8 pts ▸ 12.2%
5.1% Asthma +3.3 pts ▸ 8.4%
5.5% Other condition +2.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
2.5% Arthritis +2.3 pts ▸ 4.9%
1.5% Diabetes +1.3 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.2% Heart disease +1.1 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.2% Cancer +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.3% Lung condition +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.1% None ◂ +9.1 pts 63.0%
12.3% One condition +7.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
2.6% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.8% Three or more +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +3.7 pts higher in Fitzroy
13.0% 38th pct 16.7% 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Unpaid carers in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +4.8 pts higher in Fitzroy
5.5% 0th pct 10.3% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Unpaid child care in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +5.6 pts higher in Fitzroy
7.7% 0th pct 13.3% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Defence service in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +0.1 pts higher in Fitzroy
1.0% 9th pct 1.1% 11th pct
Housework 15h+ in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +3.5 pts higher in Fitzroy
9.1% 0th pct 12.6% 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +20 larger in Fitzroy
38 12th pct 58 19th pct
Median age in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +3 yrs older in Melbourne CBD - East
33 yrs 91st pct 30 yrs 86th pct
Year 12 in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +17.0 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
91.4% 100th pct 74.5% 95th pct
Unemployment in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +17.6 pts higher in Fitzroy
0.0% 0th pct 17.6% 86th pct
Median income in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +$262 higher in Fitzroy
$762 71st pct $1,024 89th pct
Household income in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +$625 higher in Fitzroy
$1,625 46th pct $2,250 80th pct
Indigenous language in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +5.8 pts higher in Fitzroy
13.2% 87th pct 19.0% 91st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +0.3 larger in Fitzroy
1.7 0th pct 2.0 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.7
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +8.8 pts higher in Fitzroy
7.5% 3rd pct 16.3% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Living alone in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +11.1 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
49.3% 100th pct 38.3% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 49.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.3%

Family composition

60.1% Couples without children ◂ +14.6 pts 45.5%
25.3% Couples with children +10.2 pts ▸ 35.5%
7.5% One-parent families +8.8 pts ▸ 16.3%
7.2% Other families ◂ +4.4 pts 2.8%

Household size

49.3% 1 person ◂ +11.1 pts 38.3%
37.0% 2 people +0.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
9.4% 3 people +3.8 pts ▸ 13.2%
3.5% 4 people +4.2 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.6% 5 people +1.9 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.2% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 1.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +$76 higher in Fitzroy
$375 52nd pct $451 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: $375
  • Second area, 2011: $350
  • Second area, 2016: $400
  • Second area, 2021: $451
Mortgage in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +$730 higher in Fitzroy
$1,770 45th pct $2,500 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,770
  • Second area, 2011: $2,205
  • Second area, 2016: $2,286
  • Second area, 2021: $2,500
People / bedroom in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy even
1.00 90th pct 1.00 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +10.6 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
69.4% 100th pct 58.8% 94th pct
  • First area, 2021: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.8%
Owned outright in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +3.6 pts higher in Fitzroy
14.5% 9th pct 18.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Separate houses in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +3.2 pts higher in Fitzroy
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
3+ bedrooms in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +22.5 pts higher in Fitzroy
9.6% 0th pct 32.1% 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

How homes are owned or rented

69.4% Rented ◂ +10.6 pts 58.8%
12.9% Owned with a mortgage +7.2 pts ▸ 20.1%
14.5% Owned outright +3.6 pts ▸ 18.0%
1.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%
1.2% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 1.6%

Types of homes

98.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +39.1 pts 59.4%
0.7% Townhouse / semi-detached +35.8 pts ▸ 36.5%
0.0% Separate house +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.2% Other dwelling +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%

Bedrooms per home

52.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 45.8%
31.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.4 pts 18.4%
9.1% 3 bedrooms +15.8 pts ▸ 24.9%
0.3% 4 bedrooms +5.5 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.4% Studio / none ◂ +2.3 pts 2.1%
0.1% 5 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

Weekly rent distribution

45.2% $350–$549 ◂ +18.7 pts 26.5%
34.6% $200–$349 ◂ +19.5 pts 15.1%
9.6% $550–$749 +12.7 pts ▸ 22.3%
4.2% Under $200 +15.7 pts ▸ 19.9%
4.1% $750 or more +9.4 pts ▸ 13.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

17.3% $3,000 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 37.3%
28.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +11.8 pts 16.6%
27.5% $1,800–$2,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 28.4%
18.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +6.5 pts 11.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +38.8 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
66.3% 100th pct 27.5% 98th pct
  • First area, 2021: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.5%
Work from home in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +12.1 pts higher in Fitzroy
35.9% 88th pct 48.1% 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.1%
PT commute in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +11.8 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
17.4% 100th pct 5.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
35 45th pct 35 45th pct
Stops/1k in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +0.20 more in Melbourne CBD - East
3.55 39th pct 3.36 36th pct
Departures/1k in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +4,532.1 more in Melbourne CBD - East
7,783.9 93rd pct 3,251.8 87th pct
PT routes in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +22 more in Melbourne CBD - East
56 87th pct 34 86th pct
2 14th pct 2 14th pct
Drive to city in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +3 longer in Fitzroy
2 0th pct 5 0th pct
Reach 30 min in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +64,568 more in Melbourne CBD - East
180,263 95th pct 115,695 90th pct
Reach 45 min in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +263,681 more in Melbourne CBD - East
630,207 94th pct 366,526 89th pct
Transit to city in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +15 longer in Fitzroy
10 0th pct 25 4th pct

How people get to work

35.9% Worked at home +12.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
7.5% Car (driver) +9.4 pts ▸ 16.9%
16.6% Walked ◂ +6.0 pts 10.6%
5.8% Train ◂ +5.1 pts 0.8%
1.9% Bicycle +2.4 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.1% Bus ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%
0.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%

Motor vehicles per home

66.3% No vehicle ◂ +38.8 pts 27.5%
29.3% 1 vehicle +23.5 pts ▸ 52.9%
3.7% 2 vehicles +12.4 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.3% 3 vehicles +2.2 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.3% 4 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +17.1 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
69.5% 98th pct 52.3% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 69.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.3%
Recent arrivals in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +26.4 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
45.8% 100th pct 19.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 45.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +3.7 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
8.2% 89th pct 4.5% 48th pct
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Participation in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1.5 pts higher in Fitzroy
67.7% 78th pct 69.2% 84th pct
  • First area, 2021: 67.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.2%
Full-time in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +11.5 pts higher in Fitzroy
54.6% 20th pct 66.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 54.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 68.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.1%

Industries people work in

16.0% Professional & technical +4.6 pts ▸ 20.7%
18.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.6 pts 7.3%
9.1% Health care & social assistance +5.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
7.8% Education & training +1.1 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.7% Retail trade ◂ +0.2 pts 7.5%
4.6% Public administration & safety +2.5 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.4 pts 4.9%
4.5% Administrative & support ◂ +1.8 pts 2.7%
2.6% Construction +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.7% Media & telecommunications +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.7% Arts & recreation +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%
3.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.0 pts 2.3%

Occupations people work in

35.3% Professionals +12.3 pts ▸ 47.7%
13.1% Managers +4.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
12.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.9 pts 8.4%
11.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.0 pts 9.1%
8.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.8 pts 5.7%
8.0% Labourers ◂ +4.8 pts 3.2%
7.2% Sales workers ◂ +1.9 pts 5.3%
2.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.0 pts 1.6%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
5 43rd pct 4 36th pct
1 0th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +1 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
10 100th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +13 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
1,079 81st pct 1,066 77th pct
ERP in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +2,131 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
14,266 68th pct 12,135 58th pct
Growth in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +26.6 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
41.0% 100th pct 14.4% 87th pct
Businesses in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +5,393 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
7,659 88th pct 2,266 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +22 higher in Fitzroy
631 23rd pct 653 27th pct
20.4 20th pct 20.4 20th pct
Min temp in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +0.0 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
11.3 43rd pct 11.2 43rd pct

Walkability

9.8 100th pct 9.8 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy even
8.0 100th pct 8.0 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to a park in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +13.5 more in Melbourne CBD - East
45.2 86th pct 31.7 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +103 higher in Melbourne CBD - East
1,499 100th pct 1,396 100th pct
Mean slope in Melbourne CBD - Eastin Fitzroy +7.7 pts higher in Melbourne CBD - East
11.3% 93rd pct 3.6% 21st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Melbourne CBD - East vs Fitzroy [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/206041503/melbourne-cbd-east/vs/206071142/fitzroy