Brunswick East
VIC 3057 · Moreland
13,279 (2021) → 15,050 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brunswick East is a suburb in Moreland, VIC 3057, about 5km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.42M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brunswick East has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 51/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.86%), New Zealand (2.96%), Italy (2.76%), USA (1.37%), Greece (1.31%)
Top languages: Italian (4.39%), Greek (2.79%), Spanish (1.83%), Mandarin (1.6%), Arabic (1.51%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1091 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brunswick South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1171
- Brunswick East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1160
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1107
Nearby (within 10km)
- Croxton Special SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 1005
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1213
- Northcote High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1144
- Merri Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1176
- Sydney Road Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1034
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1118
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1137
- Northcote Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1169
- Merri-bek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1100
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1120
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1149
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Brunswick East
Is Brunswick East safe?
Brunswick East has a residential safety score of 51/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,214 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brunswick East?
In Brunswick East, the .
How far is Brunswick East from Melbourne CBD?
Brunswick East is about 5.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brunswick East?
Brunswick East has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1146 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brunswick East?
Brunswick East has a transport score of 95/100 and 33 bus stops.