Brunswick
VIC 3056 · Moreland
24,896 (2021) → 29,042 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brunswick is a suburb in Moreland, VIC 3056, about 5km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.34M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brunswick has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3056 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.59%), New Zealand (2.97%), Italy (2.59%), Greece (2.46%), USA (1.3%)
Top languages: Greek (4.51%), Italian (3.88%), Mandarin (1.81%), Arabic (1.76%), Spanish (1.37%)
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 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brunswick Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1103
- Sydney Road Community SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1037
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brunswick North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1151
- Merri-bek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1112
- Brunswick East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1162
- Sydney Road Community School-The Brunswick Learning SpaceSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Brunswick South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1171
- Brunswick South West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1168
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1124
- Princes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1147
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1124
- Brunswick North West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1140
- Princes Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1152
- Parkville College-Ascot Vale Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Brunswick
Is Brunswick safe?
Brunswick has a residential safety score of 47/100, 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 10,267 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brunswick?
In Brunswick, the .
How far is Brunswick from Melbourne CBD?
Brunswick is about 5.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brunswick?
Brunswick has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brunswick?
Brunswick has a transport score of 100/100 and 84 bus stops.