Brunswick vs Brunswick West
Brunswick (median $1,280,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Brunswick West ($1,332,500).
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Brunswick and Brunswick West side by side
| Measure | Brunswick | Brunswick West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,280,000 | $1,332,500 |
| Median unit | $604,000 | $490,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brunswick (1119) sits above Brunswick West (1112).
- For buyers
- Brunswick is the lower entry point at $1,280,000 median, 4% 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
- Brunswick edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1112).
Brunswick vs Brunswick West: common questions
Is Brunswick or Brunswick West cheaper to buy in?
Brunswick has the lower median house price at $1,280,000, roughly 4% below Brunswick West ($1,332,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brunswick or Brunswick West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brunswick scores 1119 vs 1112 in Brunswick West. 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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