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Fitzroy is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Local Government Area of the City of Yarra. Its postcode is 3065.

Author Peter Temple has set a number of his crime novels in the streets of Fitzroy.

Fitzroy is one of the oldest suburbs in Melbourne and is bordered by Victoria St/Parade, Nicholson St, Smith St, and Alexandra Parade. The heart of Fitzroy can be found in Brunswick Street, which is one of Melbourne's major retail, eating, and entertainment strips.

The suburb is a hub for live music playing host to several venues: The Rob Roy, Bar Open, Evelyn Hotel, The Laundry, The Empress Hotel. One of the most popular venues in Fitzroy was The Punters Club located on the main strip of Brunswick St, however it was forced to close down some years ago.

Melbourne suburbs near Fitzroy
(City of Yarra)
Carlton North Fitzroy North Clifton Hill
Carlton Fitzroy Collingwood
Melbourne East Melbourne Richmond


Melbourne suburbs

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