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Brunswick vs Princes Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Brunswick scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

BrunswickPrinces Hill
Active3426
Safety2718
Wealth5873
Value4348
Parks4872
Cafés967
Transit9319
Green space2066
Active & healthy4949
Schools nearby (OSM)7294
Median rent$441/wk $462/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,335,300$2,257,500
House sales this quarter688
Population24,8962,005
Full profile Brunswick 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 safer than Princes Hill?

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

Which is cheaper, Brunswick or Princes Hill?

Brunswick has the lower median house price of the two ($1,335,300 vs $2,257,500).

Should I live in Brunswick or Princes Hill?

Brunswick scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brunswick or Princes Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →