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Brunswick vs Brunswick East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Brunswick scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

BrunswickBrunswick East
Active3434
Safety2749
Wealth5857
Value4356
Parks4856
Cafés9692
Transit9388
Green space2064
Active & healthy4962
Schools nearby (OSM)7272
Median rent$441/wk $421/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,335,300$1,600,000
House sales this quarter6825
Population24,89613,279
Full profile Brunswick in full Brunswick East 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 safer than Brunswick East?

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

Which is cheaper, Brunswick or Brunswick East?

Brunswick has the lower median house price of the two ($1,335,300 vs $1,600,000).

Should I live in Brunswick or Brunswick East?

Brunswick 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 or Brunswick East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →