Brunswick at a glance
Median house
$1,280,000
Median unit
$604,000
Population
24.9k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Brunswick.
The postcode for Brunswick is 3056 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Brunswick is $1,280,000.
Brunswick (3056) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,280,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Brunswick has roughly 24,912 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brunswick's population at 24,912, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
24,912
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,280,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $604,000, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $256,000. 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
$1,280,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $604,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,280,000
$604,000
24,912
Median age: 34
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.44% (median rent $600/wk against a $1,280,000 price tag). Units yield 5.17% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.44%
Based on $1,280,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.17%
Based on $604,000 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–
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.
2,663
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brunswick.
Local schools for Brunswick
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Government School Catchment
Brunswick Secondary College
Sydney Road Community School
Brunswick North Primary 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.
- What is the median house price in Brunswick?
- The median house price in Brunswick, VIC 3056 is $1,280,000. The median unit price is $604,000.
- What is the Brunswick postcode?
- Brunswick is in the 3056 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Brunswick?
- Brunswick is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3056. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Brunswick?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Brunswick?
- There are 20 schools serving Brunswick on this page, including Brunswick Secondary College, Sydney Road Community School, Brunswick North Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Brunswick?
- Brunswick is close to Brunswick Lower, Brunswick South, Brunswick North, Lygon Street North, Brunswick West.
- What is the population of Brunswick?
- The population of Brunswick is approximately 24,912 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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