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Collingwood vs Fitzroy

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 0.7 km apart, on the same open data. Collingwood scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.

CollingwoodFitzroy
Active5253
Safety34
Wealth6167
Value6050
Parks5356
Cafés9898
Transit9296
Green space1630
Active & healthy5056
Schools nearby (OSM)9193
Median rent$425/wk $451/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,336,500$1,342,500
House sales this quarter1828
Population9,17910,431
Full profile Collingwood in full Fitzroy in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Collingwood safer than Fitzroy?

Fitzroy scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Collingwood or Fitzroy?

Collingwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,336,500 vs $1,342,500).

Should I live in Collingwood or Fitzroy?

Collingwood scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Collingwood or Fitzroy.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →