Brunswick West at a glance
Median house
$1,332,500
Median unit
$490,000
Population
14.7k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Brunswick West.
The postcode for Brunswick West is 3055 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Brunswick West is $1,332,500.
Brunswick West (3055) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,332,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Brunswick West has roughly 14,746 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brunswick West's population at 14,746, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
14,746
Median age
34
Family households
52%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,332,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $490,000, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $267,000. 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
$1,332,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $490,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$366/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$366/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$1,332,500
$490,000
14,746
Median age: 34
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.43% (median rent $366/wk against a $1,332,500 price tag). Units yield 3.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.43%
Based on $1,332,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.88%
Based on $490,000 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 · May 202650%
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.
943
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 West.
Local schools for Brunswick West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brunswick North West Primary School
Moonee Ponds Primary 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 West.
- What is the median house price in Brunswick West?
- The median house price in Brunswick West, VIC 3055 is $1,332,500. The median unit price is $490,000.
- What is the Brunswick West postcode?
- Brunswick West is in the 3055 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Brunswick West?
- Brunswick West is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3055. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Brunswick West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $366, for units it's $366.
- What schools are in Brunswick West?
- There are 20 schools serving Brunswick West on this page, including St Joseph's School, Brunswick North West Primary School, Moonee Ponds Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Brunswick West?
- Brunswick West is close to Moonee Vale, Moreland West, Brunswick South, Brunswick Lower, Brunswick.
- What is the population of Brunswick West?
- The population of Brunswick West is approximately 14,746 (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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