Brunswick West vs Coburg
The verdict
Coburg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.29M in Brunswick West. Coburg rates higher for transport (100 vs 95). Brunswick West is closer to the coast (8.6 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Brunswick West rates higher (60 vs 54/100 in Coburg).
Scores
| Brunswick West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 |
| Transport | 95 | 100 |
| Education | 86 | 85 |
| 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 West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,746 | 26,574 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,797 | $2,065 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.0% | 62.2% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 67.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Brunswick West — · Coburg —
Property
| Brunswick West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $470K | $579K |
| House price YoY | 2.0% | -8.1% |
| 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 West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 495 | 591 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 488 | 542 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 285 | 267 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,764 | 8,015 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brunswick West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 13 |
| Government | 4 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,142 | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brunswick West · Coburg
Transport
| Brunswick West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 96 |
| Light rail stops | 18 | 33 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 140 m |
Liveability
| Brunswick West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 68 |
| Parks | 18 | 50 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 28 |
| Swimming pools | 24 | 38 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 16 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.6 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.9 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Brunswick West | Coburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,746 | 26,574 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,263 | 28,082 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.48% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brunswick West or Coburg?
Brunswick West has the higher residential safety score (Brunswick West 60/100 vs Coburg 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Brunswick West or Coburg?
Coburg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Brunswick West or Coburg?
Brunswick West has a higher average school ICSEA (Brunswick West 1142 vs Coburg 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brunswick West or Coburg?
Coburg has the higher transport score (Brunswick West 95/100 vs Coburg 100/100).
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