Fitzroy SA

Postcode 5082 · Prospect LGA

Fitzroy is a small community in South Australia within the Prospect local government area (postcode 5082). With a population of 783, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $124K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Italian.

The median house price in Fitzroy is $2.6 million, having surged 15.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $320. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 0.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Prospect LGA is below average at 3,065 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Fitzroy offers a gross rental yield of 0.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.6M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 21.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +15.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield0.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.6M/$950K Above Median
Affordability21.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+15.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.6M
15.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
783
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,382
Personal Income /wk$1100
Mortgage /mth$2,600
CRIME (Prospect LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,065
Total Incidents24
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025-Q3