Fitzroy, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fitzroy, in the Yarra City local government area.
| Locality | Fitzroy |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.80007 |
| Longitude | 144.9793 |
| Population | 10,431 |
| Density | 7450.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 3065 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 2 km northeast |
Fitzroy is a locality in the Yarra City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 10,431. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 7450.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km northeast of Melbourne. Fitzroy is located at 37.8001°S, 144.9793°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3065.
Fitzroy hums with an urban energy, a vibrant tapestry woven from narrow, terraced streets and the constant, gentle murmur of life. It lies 3.0 km north of Melbourne, VIC (from Melbourne, VIC: bearing 359°T), and is situated 10.0 km south-south-west of Reservoir. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a peculiar, almost sweet, scent of blooming jasmine tangled with exhaust fumes and the faint, lingering aroma of roasting coffee. Buildings, many of them Victorian terraces with their distinctive cast-iron lacework, crowd close, their facades painted in a riot of colours that seem to absorb and then re-radiate the afternoon light. Small, independent shops spill their wares onto the footpaths, creating a lively, almost European feel, while hidden laneways offer glimpses of street art that transforms mundane brickwork into canvases of bold expression.
This is a place with a rich and layered past, a neighbourhood that has weathered economic shifts and celebrated cultural evolutions. Once a working-class district, Fitzroy has transformed into a hub for artists, musicians, and independent businesses, its economy now fuelled by a thriving café culture, boutique fashion, and a persistent creative spirit. The echoes of its industrial heritage can still be felt in the sturdy brick warehouses that now house galleries and performance spaces, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of this ever-changing corner of Melbourne. The Yarra River, though not directly bordering Fitzroy, whispers its presence through the surrounding landscape, a constant reminder of the waterway that has shaped so much of the region's history and continues to draw life to its banks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fitzroy, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Fitzroy, in the Yarra City local government area.
Detailed location data for Fitzroy includes the postcode (3065), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fitzroy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |