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Brunswick

VIC 3056 • Greater Melbourne

24,896
Population (2021)
$56,420
Median Income
4.98 km²
Area
53m
Elevation
Creative HubSydney RoadMulticulturalInner North

About Brunswick

Brunswick is Melbourne's creative heartland, an iconic inner suburb of nearly 25,000 in Moreland, just 5 kilometres from the CBD. The Upfield line provides direct city access, while Sydney Road serves as one of Australia's most eclectic shopping strips—Lebanese bakeries next to vintage boutiques, Greek tavernas beside craft breweries. The suburb pioneered Melbourne's inner-north gentrification.

Sydney Road Brunswick is a microcosm of Melbourne itself—multicultural, creative, slightly chaotic, and genuinely distinctive. The live music scene thrives, street art adorns laneways, and the community maintains a progressive, arts-focused character despite rising prices. Brunswick attracts creatives, young professionals, and those who want walkable urban living with genuine character and cultural diversity in Melbourne's most distinctive inner suburb.

Brunswick falls under postcode 3056 and is governed by Moreland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3056
Urban Area
Brunswick
LGA
Moreland
Federal Electorate
Wills
State Electorate
Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.77°, 144.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.98 km²
Elevation
53m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Barkly Square Shopping Centre Barkly Street Brunswick 3056 VIC
  • Woolworths
    300-304 Albert Street Brunswick 3056 VIC
  • ALDI
    Sydney Road 292 - 298, Brunswick VIC 3056

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$441
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,162
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
24,473
Census 2021
24,896
▲ 1.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,484
Income 2021
$56,420
▲ 32.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,530
Born Overseas 7,619

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 893
  • 2. New Zealand 740
  • 3. Italy 645
  • 4. Greece 612
  • 5. United States 324
  • 6. China 306
  • 7. Nepal 261
  • 8. India 256
  • 9. Malaysia 229
  • 10. Lebanon 216
  • 11. Vietnam 176
  • 12. Turkey 136
  • 13. Philippines 132
  • 14. Germany 130
  • 15. Indonesia 122

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,738
Australian 6,266
Irish 3,852
Scottish 2,690
Italian 2,585
Greek 1,581
Chinese 1,191
German 1,090
Indian 444
Dutch 435

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

10,077
Both parents born in Australia
9,932
Both parents born overseas
4,046
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
62.6%
Christianity
25.1%
Islam
2.9%
Buddhism
1.9%
Hinduism
1.7%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
981 (3.9%)
5-14 years
1,571 (6.3%)
15-19 years
669 (2.7%)
20-24 years
2,326 (9.3%)
25-34 years
7,276 (29.2%)
35-44 years
4,424 (17.8%)
45-54 years
2,777 (11.2%)
55-64 years
2,083 (8.4%)
65-74 years
1,426 (5.7%)
75-84 years
922 (3.7%)
85+ years
440 (1.8%)

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