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Brunswick East vs Princes Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Brunswick East scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Brunswick EastPrinces Hill
Active3426
Safety4918
Wealth5773
Value5648
Parks5672
Cafés927
Transit8819
Green space6466
Active & healthy6249
Schools nearby (OSM)7294
Median rent$421/wk $462/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,600,000$2,257,500
House sales this quarter258
Population13,2792,005
Full profile Brunswick East in full Princes Hill 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 Princes Hill?

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 Princes Hill?

Brunswick East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,600,000 vs $2,257,500).

Should I live in Brunswick East or Princes Hill?

Brunswick East scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brunswick East or Princes Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →