Fitzroy, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fitzroy Adelaide, South Australia
A bluestone villa, typical of the character homes located in Fitzroy
Postcode(s)	5082
Area	28.9 km2 (11.2 sq mi)
Location	4 km (2 mi) north of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of Prospect
State electorate(s)	Adelaide
Federal Division(s)	Adelaide
Suburbs around Fitzroy: Renown Park Prospect Prospect Ovingham Fitzroy Thorngate Ovingham Adelaide Park Lands Adelaide Park Lands

Fitzroy is a small, quiet suburb located just 4 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) north of the heart of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's part of the City of Prospect area. Fitzroy is known for its beautiful homes and is considered one of the more expensive places to live in South Australia. It sits next to other suburbs like Prospect, Ovingham, and Thorngate. It's also very close to the green spaces of the Adelaide Park Lands and North Adelaide.

Where is Fitzroy Located?

Fitzroy is a quiet neighborhood, mostly filled with homes. It has clear boundaries:

• To the west, it's bordered by Cotton Street.
• To the south, you'll find Fitzroy Terrace.
• To the east, it's next to Prospect Road.
• To the north, its boundaries are Whinham and Halstead streets.

This suburb offers lovely views of the northern part of the Adelaide parklands, which are large green areas surrounding the city.

What's in Fitzroy?

A meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fitzroy

Fitzroy is mainly a residential area, meaning it's mostly made up of houses where people live. There aren't many shops or public buildings directly within Fitzroy itself. One of the few non-residential buildings is a meetinghouse for Mormons, which looks out over Torrens Road. For things like schools, residents usually go to the nearby suburb of Prospect, which is much larger and has more facilities.

Getting Around Fitzroy

Even though Fitzroy is a quiet suburb, it's easy to get to and from because of the main roads nearby.

• Two important roads, Churchill Road and Prospect Road, run along the west and east sides of Fitzroy. These are major routes for traffic going north and south.
• The City Ring Route passes along the southern edge of the suburb, helping people travel around Adelaide.

If you prefer public transport, there are bus services available:

• The G10 bus service runs along Prospect Road.
• The 235 bus service uses Churchill Road.

For train travel, the Ovingham railway station is located to the west of Fitzroy. It's close enough that people living in Fitzroy can easily walk to the station to catch a train.