Moving to Fitzroy (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Fitzroy in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 11,473 (ABS Census 2021)
Fitzroy at a Glance
| Need | Fitzroy |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 111 |
| Cafes | 67 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 22 |
| Medical | 11 |
| Supermarkets | 16 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Fitzroy
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Fitzroy has 11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Co-operative Ltd | 186 Nicholson Street | +61 3 9419 3000 |
| Fitzroy Community Health Centre | 75 Brunswick Street | +61 3 9411 3555 |
| Victoria Parade Surgery Centre | 100 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9650 4000 |
| Clinicare Multidiscipline Family Practice | 165 Smith Street | +61 3 9417 3377 |
| Dr Alice Huang | 33 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9417 1088 |
| Smith Street Medical Centre | 272a Smith Street | +61 3 9419 8585 |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- KimChi Korean Japanese Grocery — 161-163 Brunswick Street
- Sika Supermarket — 105 Brunswick Street
- Casa Iberica — 25 Johnston Street
- Foodworks — 169 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
- Hinoki Japanese Pantry — 279 Smith Street
- Organic Wholefoods — 277 Smith Street
- Aunt Maggies — 188 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
- Sonsa Foods — 216-218 Smith Street
- Vegetable Connection — 255 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
- Cheaper Buy Miles — 125 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
- Coles — 172 Smith Street, Collingwood
- ALDI — 247 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
- Coles Local — 95-103 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
- Fitzroy IGA — 424-428 Brunswick Street
- Woolworths Metro Smith Street — 377-379 Smith Street, Fitzroy
- The Source Bulk Foods — 202 Smith Street
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Fitzroy has 111 restaurants and 67 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Stagger Lee’s — 276 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
- Sir Charles — 121 Johnston Street
- Endis Café — 69 Victoria Street
- Black Cat — 252 Brunswick Street
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Fitzroy.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Fitzroy has 22 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Murchison Square
- Atherton Reserve
- Triangle Park
- Father Little Reserve
- J. D. Powderly Plantation
- King William Reserve
If You Have Kids
Fitzroy has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Academy of Mary Immaculate | 88 Nicholson Street |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | 107 King William Street |
| Collingwood English Language School | 19 Cambridge Street |
| Australian College of Complementary Medicine | 62-70 Johnston Street |
| Fitzroy Primary School | 319 George Street |
Cost of Living in Fitzroy
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Fitzroy?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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