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Fitzroy
1 km²
Daily life in Fitzroy is defined by high-density urban living where almost everyone walks to their local shops and services. It is a young, highly educated community of professionals, with a typical resident aged 35 and a huge number of people living in apartments. This inner-city pocket is notably diverse and affluent, though it has a high proportion of renters and people living alone. The area feels fast-paced and transient, with over half the population moving in within the last five years.
Fitzroy's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children and seniors both being much less common here. De facto relationships are far more frequent than the national average, while 62.8% of residents have never married.
Born overseas, 31.3% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 23% of people use a language other than English at home, which is similar to the national average. However, a higher proportion of residents speak little or no English compared to most other areas.
A large majority of the population has no religion, at 59.1%, a figure far above the national and state averages.
This is a highly qualified area where 54% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 78.3%.
Incomes are very high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,265 well above the national figure. A quarter of the population earns $2,000 or more a week, and typical family incomes are among the highest at this level.
While fewer people have long-term health conditions than in most areas, those with mental health conditions are well above the national average at 12.2%.
Residents are far less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework than the national average. However, volunteering is more common here than in the rest of Victoria.
The First Nations community here has a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the national average. About 19% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.
Homes are small, with a typical 2.0 people per dwelling, and 38.3% of people live alone. This is far above the national figure, consistent with the low number of children in the area.
Renting is very common, with 58.8% of households renting, far above the state average. Most people live in flats or townhouses, and very few residents own their home outright.
Many residents live without a car, and 48.1% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average. Public transport is heavily used, with a high number of tram and bus routes nearby.
The population is quite mobile, with 52.3% moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Employment is strong, with adults working or looking for work far above the national average. Nearly half of all workers are professionals, often employed in technical, health, or education roles.
As a walker's paradise, every single home in Fitzroy is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services.