Brunswick, VIC 3056 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brunswick is an inner-north Melbourne suburb 5 km from the CBD, served by three Upfield line train stations and multiple tram routes along Sydney Road. It has a population of around 25,000 with a mix of professionals, students and established migrant communities including Italian and Greek. Housing includes period terraces, renovated homes and apartment developments.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 24,896
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,096 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,085 /week
- Median family income
- $2,807 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Moreland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wills
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $800 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,162
- Median house price
- $1,310,000
- Rent share of household income
- 38%
Schools
- Brunswick Secondary College
- Sydney Road Community School
- Brunswick North Primary School
Transport
- Upfield Line — Jewell Station, Brunswick Station, Anstey Station
- Route 19 tram — Sydney Road
- Route 1 tram — Sydney Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Traditionally working-class suburb with post-war Italian and Greek communities, now home to students, young professionals and artists. Sydney Road serves as the main commercial strip with shops, eateries and nightlife; Barkly Square is a local shopping centre.
- 90 cafés
- 139 restaurants
- 70 pubs and bars
- 67 parks and reserves
- 44 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 20 supermarkets
- 36 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 4.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 65.5% of the 16,596 resolvable premises in Brunswick. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 65.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 6.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 24.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,901 across postcode 3056 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,176 property offences, 343 violent offences, 89 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brunswick?
Brunswick (VIC 3056) had 24,896 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Moreland local government area.
What is the median rent in Brunswick?
The median advertised rent in Brunswick is $800/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brunswick?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Brunswick. Nearest include: Brunswick Secondary College, Sydney Road Community School, Brunswick North Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brunswick?
Brunswick is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (65.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brunswick?
Across postcode 3056, 2,901 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,176), violent (343), drug offences (89). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Brunswick?
In Brunswick, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (4.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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