Brunswick East vs Northcote
Brunswick East (median $1,335,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Northcote ($1,724,500).
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Brunswick East and Northcote side by side
| Measure | Brunswick East | Northcote |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,335,000 | $1,724,500 |
| Median unit | $535,000 | $600,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1130 | 1137 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,279 | 25,276 |
| Median age | 33 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 623 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northcote (1137) sits above Brunswick East (1130). Northcote skews owner-occupied (60%), Brunswick East runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
- For buyers
- Brunswick East is the lower entry point at $1,335,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Northcote edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1130). Northcote also has a higher family-household share (61% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brunswick East vs Northcote: common questions
Is Brunswick East or Northcote cheaper to buy in?
Brunswick East has the lower median house price at $1,335,000, roughly 23% below Northcote ($1,724,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brunswick East or Northcote have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northcote scores 1137 vs 1130 in Brunswick East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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