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Brunswick East vs Fitzroy North

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Brunswick East scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Brunswick EastFitzroy North
Active3441
Safety4928
Wealth5779
Value5647
Parks5690
Cafés9290
Transit8894
Green space6470
Active & healthy6263
Schools nearby (OSM)7290
Median rent$421/wk $481/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,600,000$1,788,000
House sales this quarter2543
Population13,27912,781
Full profile Brunswick East in full Fitzroy North in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Brunswick East safer than Fitzroy North?

Brunswick East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Brunswick East or Fitzroy North?

Brunswick East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,600,000 vs $1,788,000).

Should I live in Brunswick East or Fitzroy North?

Brunswick East scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brunswick East or Fitzroy North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →