Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. Brunswick scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Brunswick | Brunswick West | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 34 | 33 |
| Safety | 27 | 39 |
| Wealth | 58 | 28 |
| Value | 43 | 52 |
| Parks | 48 | 45 |
| Cafés | 96 | 71 |
| Transit | 93 | 90 |
| Green space | 20 | 52 |
| Active & healthy | 49 | 51 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 72 | 68 |
| Median rent | $441/wk | $366/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,335,300 | $1,366,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 68 | 33 |
| Population | 24,896 | 14,746 |
| Full profile | Brunswick in full | Brunswick West 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.
Brunswick West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Brunswick has the lower median house price of the two ($1,335,300 vs $1,366,000).
Brunswick 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 or Brunswick West.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →