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Brunswick East

Northern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $1,335,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $535,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 6,876
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 4.9%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Brunswick East Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.3M
House Growth
+65% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$535K
Unit Growth
+12% 2014-2024
3BR House
$650/week
2BR House
$583/week
3BR Unit
$650/week
2BR Unit
$550/week

Brunswick East Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 6,876 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
913
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 95 10.4%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 760 83.2%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 11 1.2%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 15 1.6%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 32 3.5%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Brunswick East Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

13,279
Total Population
5,869
People/km² Density
4.9%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
4,195 people
31.6%
2
Aust
3,175 people
23.9%
3
Irish
1,980 people
14.9%
4
Italian
1,565 people
11.8%
5
Scottish
1,536 people
11.6%

Transport

7.2 km
Distance to CBD
24 mins
Drive to CBD
29 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

Brunswick East Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Nearby Top Schools 6

79.5 Score

Santa Maria College

Private Co-ed Northcote
78.1 Score

Northcote High School

Public Co-ed Northcote
77.4 Score

Princes Hill Secondary College

Public Co-ed Princes Hill
69.3 Score

Brunswick Secondary College

Public Co-ed Brunswick
65.9 Score

Coburg High School

Public Co-ed Coburg
64.3 Score

Thornbury High School

Public Co-ed Thornbury

Suburbs Near BRUNSWICK EAST

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 7 nearby suburbs
BRUNSWICK
$1.3M House
$604K Unit
CARLTON NORTH
$1.8M House
$782K Unit
COBURG
$1.2M House
$620K Unit
FITZROY NORTH
$1.8M House
$627K Unit
NORTHCOTE
$1.7M House
$600K Unit
PRINCES HILL
$1.8M House
- Unit
THORNBURY
$1.4M House
$470K Unit

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📍 About Brunswick East

BRUNSWICK EAST is situated in Northern Melbourne, home to 13,279 residents living at a density of 5869 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $1.3M, representing a substantial 65% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.5M with more modest growth of 12% over the same period.

Education: The area benefits from quality educational options, with nearby Santa Maria College achieving a #83 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 6876 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.01x the Victorian average of 6810, placing Brunswick East close to the state's typical safety levels.

Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.90% of the population (approximately 650 people), representing a smaller but established presence.

Transport: Positioned approximately 7.2km from the CBD with a 24-minute drive time, Brunswick East offers good connectivity to the city centre, with train services available from stations in neighbouring areas.