Fitzroy North Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
96.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
A$0.16
energy & soap waste
Source: BOM National Performance Report & ADWG · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Fitzroy North, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fitzroy North | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -7% |
| Washing Machine | 11.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -3% |
| Water Heater | 13.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -9% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fitzroy North compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fitzroy North, Victoria | 50.5 mg/L | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Fitzroy, Victoria | 108.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Carlton, Victoria | 18 mg/L | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Brunswick East, Victoria | 82.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Brunswick, Victoria | 82.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Fitzroy North compares to the Australia average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fitzroy North | 50.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| Australia National Avg | 125 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Boronia Top Rated | 5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fitzroy North's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fitzroy North's drinking water is supplied by Yarra Valley Water as water retailer, with bulk supply from Melbourne Water drawing predominantly from the Thomson Reservoir and Upper Yarra Reservoir direct catchment supply for the City of Yarra LGA inner northern Melbourne distribution in Victoria. Water hardness in Fitzroy North is measured at 50.5 mg/L — classified as soft — well below the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) aesthetic guideline of 200 mg/L published by NHMRC. Fitzroy North, in the City of Yarra LGA — a fashionable inner Melbourne suburb known for the Edinburgh Gardens, the Edinburgh Castle and Napier Street pub and bar strip, the popular cycling and walking community of Royal Parade, and the Victorian terrace character of this inner northern Melbourne suburb — receives a predominantly soft supply from the Yarra Ranges direct reservoir system.
Fitzroy North's soft supply reflects a predominantly direct Thomson Reservoir and Upper Yarra catchment contribution with a low Winneke Water Treatment Plant fraction at this inner northern City of Yarra Yarra Valley Water distribution sub-zone. The Thomson and Upper Yarra storages drain Devonian granite and rhyodacite in protected wilderness catchments — chemically resistant terrain contributing negligible dissolved minerals. The Fitzroy North inner northern City of Yarra distribution at 50.5 mg/L and TDS 96.9 mg/L reflects a minimal Winneke blending proportion, consistent with the soft inner Melbourne City of Yarra supply corridor.
Fitzroy North residents enjoy very low limescale accumulation on taps and in kettles — descaling every two to three months is typically adequate. Hot water systems accumulate minimal scale and maintain long element life. The low lead reading (0.003 mg/L) is reassuring. Yarra Valley Water provides water quality information at yvw.com.au, with all ADWG health standards consistently met. Fitzroy North's Edinburgh Gardens community and inner Melbourne terrace residential precinct benefit from this soft, clean supply.
Geology & Source: Supplied by Yarra Valley Water (water retailer) and Melbourne Water (wholesale) via predominantly direct Thomson Reservoir and Upper Yarra catchment supply — the Fitzroy North City of Yarra inner northern Melbourne supply carries soft water at 50.5 mg/L with low TDS of 96.9 mg/L, reflecting a low Winneke WTP proportion at this inner northern City of Yarra Yarra Valley Water distribution sub-zone.