Fitzroy is an edgy mix of alternative, artistic & trendy elements. in Fitzroy there's  a lifetime of outings condensed into one suburb, with a high concentration of cafes., restaurants , bars, speciality stores, pubs & galleries. A short walk down Brunswick, Gertrude or Smith Streets will take you to a fascinating collection of young designer and retro clothes shops, bookstores, cafes and restaurants or you can soak in some culture by visiting one of the many galleries. Collingwood is a small pocket which is on the South border of Smith Street. Not long ago it was home to many fashion fabric and accessory wholesalers. Over time the many old warehouses have been converted into fashionable loft apartments.  Fitzroy and Collingwood contains pockets of Melbourne's highest and lowest income earners, as well as ethnic communities from around the globe.  Situated 2 km north-east from Melbourne's city centre.