Brunswick South vs Parkville

Brunswick South scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brunswick South (1101) sits above Parkville (1082).

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Brunswick South and Parkville side by side

MeasureBrunswick SouthParkville
Price and market
Median house–$2,025,000
Median unit–$507,500
Renting
House rent–$950/wk
Unit rent–$670/wk
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11011082
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10052
Transit score10060
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall582 mm582 mm
Mean max, January27.0°C26.9°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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1082).

Brunswick South vs Parkville: common questions

Does Brunswick South or Parkville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brunswick South scores 1101 vs 1082 in Parkville. 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.

Which is more walkable, Brunswick South or Parkville?

Brunswick South scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.