Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Fitzroy North scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.
| Fitzroy North | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 41 | 26 |
| Safety | 28 | 18 |
| Wealth | 79 | 73 |
| Value | 47 | 48 |
| Parks | 90 | 72 |
| Cafés | 90 | 7 |
| Transit | 94 | 19 |
| Green space | 70 | 66 |
| Active & healthy | 63 | 49 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 90 | 94 |
| Median rent | $481/wk | $462/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,788,000 | $2,257,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 43 | 8 |
| Population | 12,781 | 2,005 |
| Full profile | Fitzroy North in full | Princes Hill 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.
Fitzroy North scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Fitzroy North has the lower median house price of the two ($1,788,000 vs $2,257,500).
Fitzroy North scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fitzroy North or Princes Hill.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →