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Brunswick West vs Moonee Ponds

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Brunswick WestMoonee Ponds
Active3348
Safety3928
Wealth2859
Value5277
Parks4534
Cafés7180
Transit9074
Green space5226
Active & healthy5161
Schools nearby (OSM)6840
Median rent$366/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,366,000$1,660,500
House sales this quarter3360
Population14,74616,224
Full profile Brunswick West in full Moonee Ponds 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 West safer than Moonee Ponds?

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

Which is cheaper, Brunswick West or Moonee Ponds?

Brunswick West has the lower median house price of the two ($1,366,000 vs $1,660,500).

Should I live in Brunswick West or Moonee Ponds?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →