About Fitzroy
Melbourne's first suburb. Australia's first digital community.
The Suburb
Fitzroy is 1.4km² of Melbourne's most storied streetscape. Established in 1839, it was Victoria's first suburb — a working-class neighbourhood that became a bohemian heartland, survived the gentrification wars, and emerged as one of the most culturally significant postcodes in Australia.
Brunswick Street, Johnston Street, Gertrude Street, Smith Street. Four streets that contain more character per metre than most cities manage in a postcode.
The Platform
fitzroy.com.au is the digital home for Fitzroy's community — residents, businesses, visitors, and anyone who cares about what makes this place tick. We track the Fitzroy Index™, document the street art, list every event, and keep a directory of every business in the neighbourhood.
Updated daily. Independently run. Community-first.
The Fitzroy Index™
A daily composite score tracking the health of Fitzroy across five dimensions: Culture, Gentrification Pressure, Community Pulse, Heritage Health, and Vibe Check. Updated every morning. Transparent methodology. The most honest measure of what's happening to Melbourne's most interesting suburb.