Side by sideSuburb comparison

Brunswick East vs Sumner.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sumner edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sumner (1133) sits above Brunswick East (1130).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Sumner edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1130).

Common questionsBrunswick East vs Sumner

Common questions

Does Brunswick East or Sumner have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sumner scores 1133 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.

The numbers behind the take

Brunswick East
Metric
Sumner

Price & Market

$1,335,000
Median house
$535,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$421/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$421/wk
$421/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$358/wk
45.0%
Owner occupied
53.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
90
Transit score
80
100
Bike score
100
13,279
Population
13,262
33
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1130
Avg ICSEA
1133

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).