Carlton vs Fitzroy VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 1.2 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Carlton | Fitzroy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,055 | 10,431 |
| Median age | 27 | 35 |
| Median house price | $1,390,000 | $1,750,000 |
| Median unit price | $409,000 | $767,500 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $365 | $451 |
| Owner-occupied | 24% | 39% |
| Family households | 36% | 50% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 9 | 9 |
| Tree canopy | 9% | 6% |
| Population 2011 | 13,520 | 9,430 |
What stands out
Fitzroy's median house price is about 26% above Carlton's.
Carlton rents cheaper — $365 vs $451 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (9 of 10).
Growth since 2011: Carlton +19%, Fitzroy +11%.
In short
On the median house price Carlton is the cheaper of the two, $1,390,000 against $1,750,000. The two sit about 1.2 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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