Suburb comparison
Newtown
Sydney, NSW
Fitzroy
Melbourne, VIC
Rent and affordability comparison
Key differences
Data-driven deltas between these two suburbs
- Fitzroy is $25/wk cheaper ($1,300/yr)
- Median household income $7,072/yr higher in Newtown
Winner
Fitzroy is $25/wk cheaper
Better for
Rule-based picks from the data — not editorial opinion
Single on $60–80k
Fitzroy
1BR rent $528/wk
Couple on $130k+
Either
Fitzroy cheaper rent; Newtown higher median income
Family on $180k+
Either
Same 3BR rent ($1175/wk)
Side by side
Lower is better for costs, higher is better for income
Newtown
Fitzroy
Rent
Weekly rent
$725/wk
$700/wk
Monthly rent
$3,142/mo
$3,033/mo
Salary needed
$125,667/yr
$121,334/yr
Annual change
+3.9%
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Rent by type
House
$900/wk
$848/wk
Unit
$650/wk
$528/wk
Rent by bedrooms
1 bedroom
$550/wk
$528/wk
2 bedroom
$860/wk
$750/wk
3 bedroom
$1,175/wk
$1,175/wk
Demographics
Median household income
$2,330/wk
$2,194/wk
Median age
34
35
Avg household size
2.1
2
Activity
Bonds lodged
363
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Schools
Primary schools (3km)
20
19
Secondary schools (3km)
9
10
Avg ICSEA
1125
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Transport
Transit score
—
50/100
Train/tram stops (800m)
—
33
Bus stops (800m)
—
10
Newtown — weekly budget
$974/week total
Rent
$550/wk
Groceries
$180/wk
Transport
$55/wk
Utilities
$55/wk
Insurance
$45/wk
Other
$89/wk
Fitzroy — weekly budget
$952/week total
Rent
$528/wk
Groceries
$180/wk
Transport
$55/wk
Utilities
$55/wk
Insurance
$45/wk
Other
$89/wk
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Common questions
Is Newtown or Fitzroy cheaper to rent in?
Fitzroy is cheaper at $700/wk vs $725/wk in Newtown — a gap of $25/wk or $1,300/yr.
What income do you need to live in Newtown vs Fitzroy?
Based on the 30% affordability threshold, you need $125,667/yr for Newtown and $121,334/yr for Fitzroy.
How does bond activity in Newtown compare to Fitzroy?
Bond lodgement data is not available for this pair. Median weekly rents are $725 in Newtown and $700 in Fitzroy.