Brunswick West

VIC 3055 • Greater Melbourne

14,746
Population (2021)
$52,208
Median Income
3.25 kmΒ²
Area
32m
Elevation
MulticulturalGentrifyingInner NorthDiverse Dining

About Brunswick West

Brunswick West is a diverse inner suburb of nearly 15,000 residents, 5 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb has gentrified significantly while maintaining multicultural character, with Middle Eastern and African communities alongside young professionals. Multiple tram routes provide excellent public transport.

The food scene reflects diversityβ€”Middle Eastern bakeries, African restaurants, and hipster cafes coexist on Sydney Road and surrounding streets. Parks and the Moonee Ponds Creek trail add green space. Brunswick West attracts young professionals seeking inner-north living, multicultural families, and those who value urban diversity.

Brunswick West falls under postcode 3055 and is governed by Moreland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3055
Urban Area
Brunswick
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76Β°, 144.94Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.25 kmΒ²
Elevation
32m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Union Street Brunswick West 3055 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$366
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
34 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,159
Census 2021
14,746
4.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,584
Income 2021
$52,208
35.3% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,827
Born Overseas 4,423

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 435
  • 2. England 389
  • 3. Greece 326
  • 4. New Zealand 322
  • 5. India 266
  • 6. China 192
  • 7. Malaysia 146
  • 8. Philippines 132
  • 9. Lebanon 102
  • 10. Nepal 100
  • 11. Vietnam 98
  • 12. United States 89
  • 13. Sri Lanka 84
  • 14. Turkey 76
  • 15. Indonesia 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,108
Australian 3,553
Irish 2,003
Italian 1,887
Scottish 1,435
Greek 963
Chinese 690
German 522
Indian 336
Dutch 248

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,840
Both parents born in Australia
6,169
Both parents born overseas
2,193
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.3%
Christianity
33.3%
Islam
4.1%
Buddhism
2.2%
Hinduism
2.0%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
705 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,180 (8.0%)
15-19 years
524 (3.6%)
20-24 years
1,243 (8.4%)
25-34 years
3,734 (25.3%)
35-44 years
2,507 (17.0%)
45-54 years
1,748 (11.9%)
55-64 years
1,332 (9.0%)
65-74 years
927 (6.3%)
75-84 years
580 (3.9%)
85+ years
289 (2.0%)

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