Brunswick West
VIC 3055 · Moreland
14,746 (2021) → 16,263 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brunswick West is a suburb in Moreland, VIC 3055, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.29M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brunswick West has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3055 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (2.95%), England (2.64%), Greece (2.21%), New Zealand (2.18%), India (1.8%)
Top languages: Italian (4.54%), Greek (4.41%), Mandarin (1.95%), Arabic (1.94%), Spanish (1.82%)
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 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brunswick South West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1168
- Brunswick North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1151
- Brunswick North West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1124
- Sydney Road Community School-The Brunswick Learning SpaceSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Moonee Ponds Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1145
- Parkville College-Ascot Vale Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Parkville College-Maribyrnong Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Brunswick Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1119
- Parkville CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7km
- St Fidelis' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1119
- Coburg West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1147
- Ascot Vale Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1021
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1129
- Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1140
- Travancore School-Parkville CampusSecondary · Government · 2km
- Sydney Road Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1037
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
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 West
Is Brunswick West safe?
Brunswick West has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 5,764 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brunswick West?
In Brunswick West, the .
How far is Brunswick West from Melbourne CBD?
Brunswick West is about 5.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brunswick West?
Brunswick West has 5 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 West?
Brunswick West has a transport score of 95/100 and 73 bus stops.