Collingwood (3066) sits 3km from the CBD in Melbourne’s inner ring. Population data from ABS is pending, but 45 public transport stops tell you this suburb is connected enough to matter.
At a Glance
| Category | Collingwood | Fitzroy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Transport | B (45 stops) | C (43 stops) |
| Food & Drink | N/A | C+ |
| Nightlife | N/A | C |
| Family | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living | N/A | N/A |
| Safety | N/A | N/A |
Transport
Collingwood has 45 public transport stops (16 tram, 15 train, 14 bus). Fitzroy has 43 stops (33 tram, 0 train, 10 bus).
Collingwood has train access via North Richmond Station. Fitzroy does not have a nearby train station.
Winner: Collingwood edges out Fitzroy with 45 vs 43 transit stops (2 more).
Food & Drink
Fitzroy has 15 verified dining venues (grade: C+). We do not yet have venue-level data for Collingwood (grade: N/A).
Cost of Living
Rental cost data for these suburbs is not yet available. We are working on integrating RTBA bond data from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – check back soon.
Pros & Cons Summary
Collingwood Strengths
- 45 public transport stops including 16 tram + 15 train + 14 bus (ranked 92 of 252)
- Train access via North Richmond Station
- Just 3km from Melbourne CBD
Fitzroy Strengths
- Public transport coverage with 33 tram stops, 10 bus stops (grade: C)
- 7 verified dining venues including Lune Croissanterie (4.6 stars, 4,521 reviews) – ranked 53 of 122 suburbs
- 2 bars and late-night venues (grade: C)
Our Verdict
For commuters: Collingwood wins with 45 transit stops vs Fitzroy’s 43. For food lovers: Fitzroy has 15 verified venues; we are still compiling data for Collingwood. For families: Insufficient data for both suburbs – school and childcare ratings are being integrated. For nightlife: Nightlife data not yet available for both suburbs. For budget-conscious renters: Rental data is pending for these suburbs – we will update when RTBA bond data is integrated.
FAQ
Is Collingwood or Fitzroy better for public transport?
Collingwood has 45 public transport stops compared to Fitzroy’s 43, making it the better-connected suburb based on PTV data.
Is Collingwood or Fitzroy cheaper to rent in?
Rental cost data is not yet available for either suburb. We are integrating RTBA bond data and will update this comparison when figures are confirmed.
Which suburb is better, Collingwood or Fitzroy?
It depends on your priorities. See our verdict section above for recommendations by use case (commuting, food, families, nightlife, budget).
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