Side by sideSuburb comparison

Brunswick West vs Brunswick South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Brunswick West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brunswick West (1112) sits above Brunswick South (1101).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsBrunswick West vs Brunswick South

Common questions

Does Brunswick West or Brunswick South 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.

The numbers behind the take

Brunswick West
Metric
Brunswick South

Price & Market

$1,332,500
Median house
$490,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$366/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$366/wk
$366/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$311/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
48.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
100
Bike score
100
14,746
Population
14,746
34
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1112
Avg ICSEA
1101

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).