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Brunswick vs Coburg

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BrunswickCoburg
Active3448
Safety2736
Wealth5854
Value4349
Parks4874
Cafés9684
Transit9382
Green space2028
Active & healthy4947
Schools nearby (OSM)7268
Median rent$441/wk $430/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,335,300$1,275,000
House sales this quarter6899
Population24,89626,574
Full profile Brunswick in full Coburg 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 Coburg?

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

Which is cheaper, Brunswick or Coburg?

Coburg has the lower median house price of the two ($1,275,000 vs $1,335,300).

Should I live in Brunswick or Coburg?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brunswick or Coburg.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →