Brunswick vs Brunswick West
The verdict
Brunswick West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.34M in Brunswick. Brunswick rates higher for transport (100 vs 95). Brunswick has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 30 min). On the separate residential safety score, Brunswick West rates higher (60 vs 47/100 in Brunswick).
Scores
| Brunswick | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 93 |
| Transport | 100 | 95 |
| Education | 88 | 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 | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,896 | 14,746 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,096 | $1,797 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.0% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.4% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Brunswick — · Brunswick West —
Property
| Brunswick | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | $567K | $470K |
| House price YoY | 10.4% | 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 | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 739 | 495 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 623 | 488 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 157 | 285 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,267 | 5,764 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brunswick | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,142 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brunswick · Brunswick West
Transport
| Brunswick | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 84 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 27 | 18 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 170 m |
Liveability
| Brunswick | 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 | 12 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 131 | 23 |
| Parks | 29 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.3 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Brunswick | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,896 | 14,746 |
| Estimated 2025 | 29,042 | 16,263 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.93% | 2.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brunswick or Brunswick West?
Brunswick West has the higher residential safety score (Brunswick 47/100 vs Brunswick West 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Brunswick or Brunswick West?
Brunswick West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.34M.
Which has better schools, Brunswick or Brunswick West?
Brunswick West has a higher average school ICSEA (Brunswick 1090 vs Brunswick West 1142; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brunswick or Brunswick West?
Brunswick has the higher transport score (Brunswick 100/100 vs Brunswick West 95/100).
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