Brunswick East vs Brunswick West
The verdict
Brunswick West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.42M in Brunswick East. Brunswick East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 30 min). On the separate residential safety score, Brunswick West rates higher (60 vs 51/100 in Brunswick East).
Scores
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 89 | 86 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,279 | 14,746 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,088 | $1,797 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.0% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Brunswick East — · Brunswick West —
Property
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.42M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | $620K | $470K |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | 2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 580 | 495 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 693 | 488 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 285 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,214 | 5,764 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,146 | 1,142 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brunswick East · Brunswick West
Transport
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 24 | 18 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 170 m |
Liveability
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 66 | 23 |
| Parks | 18 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.1 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Brunswick East | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,279 | 14,746 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,050 | 16,263 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.18% | 2.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brunswick East or Brunswick West?
Brunswick West has the higher residential safety score (Brunswick East 51/100 vs Brunswick West 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Brunswick East or Brunswick West?
Brunswick West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.42M.
Which has better schools, Brunswick East or Brunswick West?
Brunswick East has a higher average school ICSEA (Brunswick East 1146 vs Brunswick West 1142; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brunswick East or Brunswick West?
Brunswick East and Brunswick West have similar transport scores.
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