Brunswick East at a glance
Median house
$1,335,000
Median unit
$535,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
13.3k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Brunswick East.
The postcode for Brunswick East is 3057 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Brunswick East is $1,335,000.
Brunswick East (3057) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,335,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Brunswick East has roughly 13,279 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brunswick East scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brunswick East's population at 13,279, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
13,279
Median age
33
Family households
49%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,335,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $535,000, roughly 60% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $267,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,335,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $535,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$421/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$1,335,000
$535,000
13,279
Median age: 33
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.64% (median rent $421/wk against a $1,335,000 price tag). Units yield 4.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.64%
Based on $1,335,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.09%
Based on $535,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
942
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brunswick East.
Local schools for Brunswick East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brunswick East Primary School
Croxton School
Northcote High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brunswick East.
- What is the median house price in Brunswick East?
- The median house price in Brunswick East, VIC 3057 is $1,335,000. The median unit price is $535,000.
- What is the Brunswick East postcode?
- Brunswick East is in the 3057 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Brunswick East?
- Brunswick East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3057. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Brunswick East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $421.
- What schools are in Brunswick East?
- There are 20 schools serving Brunswick East on this page, including Brunswick East Primary School, Our Lady Help of Christians School, Croxton School.
- How walkable is Brunswick East?
- Brunswick East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brunswick East?
- Brunswick East is close to Sumner, Lygon Street North, Fitzroy North, Northcote, Northcote South.
- What is the population of Brunswick East?
- The population of Brunswick East is approximately 13,279 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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