Brunswick West, VIC 3055 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brunswick West is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3055, home to 14,746 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Moreland local government area and roughly 6 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 14,746
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,797 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,004 /week
- Median family income
- $2,539 /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
- $366 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St Joseph's School
- Brunswick North West Primary School
- Brunswick South West Primary School
- Moonee Ponds Primary School
- Brunswick North Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 tram stops, 49 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 metro stop, 31 tram stops, 161 bus stops
- Napperby St/Victoria St
- Victoria St/Melville Rd #35
- 35-Victoria St/Melville Rd
- Melville Rd/Victoria St
- Brunswick Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 27 cafés
- 35 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 82 parks and reserves
- 20 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 38 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, 5.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 60.8% of the 9,060 resolvable premises in Brunswick West. 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: 60.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 34.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,255 across postcode 3055 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 864 property offences, 145 violent offences, 46 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brunswick West?
Brunswick West (VIC 3055) had 14,746 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 West?
The median advertised rent in Brunswick West is $366/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brunswick West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Brunswick West covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (0.2 km), Brunswick North West Primary School (0.8 km), Brunswick South West Primary School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brunswick West?
Brunswick West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (60.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brunswick West?
Across postcode 3055, 1,255 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (864), violent (145), drug offences (46). 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 West?
In Brunswick West, 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 (5.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Brunswick West?
193 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brunswick West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 49 bus stops, 11 tram stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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.
Additional sources for this profile: