Brunswick South vs Brunswick West
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brunswick West (1112) sits above Brunswick South (1101).
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Brunswick South and Brunswick West side by side
| Measure | Brunswick South | Brunswick West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,332,500 |
| Median unit | – | $490,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1101 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 100 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | – | 14,746 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 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
- 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
- Brunswick West edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1101).
Brunswick South vs Brunswick West: common questions
Does Brunswick South or Brunswick West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brunswick West scores 1112 vs 1101 in Brunswick South. 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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