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VIC · Moreland Council

Brunswick (Vic.), VIC, 3056

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

95.6/100

#17 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Brunswick (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Moreland area, home to around 24,896 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,772 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 111.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 24 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
24,896
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$2,096
Dwelling vacancy
12.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,594 of 12,633
Median monthly mortgage
$2,162
Employment rate
71%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
442 / 3,235 / 3,770

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,772
Against the person
349
Against property
2,040
Rate per 1,000 residents
111.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 71 residents
State safety percentile
78.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-14.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage182
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft178
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle452
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store262
  • B49 Other Theft310

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,078
  • Brunswick Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Sydney Road Community SchoolSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

136 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Anstey Station
  • Anstey Station
  • Brunswick Station
  • Brunswick Station
  • Jewell Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

24 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/08/2025 and 24/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.COLEBROOK STREET, MORELAND ROAD31 Jul 2025 – 23 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/08/2025 and 24/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CAMERON STREET, MORELAND ROAD31 Jul 2025 – 23 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/08/2025 and 24/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CASSELS ROAD, MORELAND ROAD31 Jul 2025 – 23 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/08/2025 and 24/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CAMERON STREET, MORELAND ROAD31 Jul 2025 – 23 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/08/2025 and 24/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.COLEBROOK STREET, MORELAND ROAD31 Jul 2025 – 23 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/08/2025 and 24/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.CASSELS ROAD, MORELAND ROAD31 Jul 2025 – 23 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 03/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SYDNEY ROAD, ALBION STREET02 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 03/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ALBION STREET, SYDNEY ROAD02 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 03/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MITCHELL STREET, SYDNEY ROAD02 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 03/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SYDNEY ROAD, MITCHELL STREET02 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

407 planning-related records

2021· 195 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Sale and consumption of liquor (including increasing the red line area)
    148 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings side by side on a lot
    8 DONALD STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and reduction to the car parking requirement
    22 ROSSER STREET BRUNSWICK 3056NOD issued by a delegate
  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    251 ALBION STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of Outbuilding and laundry and extension of existing dwelling
    309 ALBION STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of old fencing (in disrepair) with new fencing and the construction of one new section of fencing and addition of skylights
    2/2 THIRD AVENUE BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works consisting of a door and window in a Heritage Overlay
    63 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey addition to the rear of existing dwelling
    3 IVY STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • New roller door with colourbond side panels to replace existing metal gate with timber lattice side panels.
    24 EWING STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to externally alter a non-contributory building, including installation of glazing, a roller door and motorized sliding doors in a Heritage Overlay, Design and Development Overlay and Commercial 1 Zone
    120-124 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition at the rear of the site and construction of a single storey addition to the existing dwelling.
    80 BARROW STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External alteration to remove existing timber-framed single-glazed window and replace with PVC-framed double-glazed window to a non-contributory dwelling in the Heritage Overlay
    4/84 BLYTH STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    1/149 UNION STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Withdrawn
  • Demolition of the existing building, partial reconstruction of the building and construction of two double storey dwellings
    179 ALBION STREET BRUNSWICK 3056In progress
  • Development of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling
    72 LAURA STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Packaged liquor license associated with the existing shop
    554 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision
    1 STEWART STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of land for a food and drink premises, the sale and consumption of liquor (on-site) and partial demolition, external alterations, business identification signage, building and works to construct a four storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and a reduction to the statutory car parking requirements
    9 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056NOD issued by a delegate
  • Building and works to alter an existing building within the Industrial 1 Zone and display business identification signage
    301 ALBERT STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to the rear of Parish House (place of assembly) and a reduction in the standard car parking requirement
    8-10 GLENLYON ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Addition of skylights to the living area of the townhouse.
    2/2 THIRD AVENUE BRUNSWICK 3056Withdrawn
  • The sale and consumption of liquor on the premises (on-premises license) and a reduction in the car parking requirement associated with a restaurant, partial demolition, buildings and works to alter the front facade and the display of business identification signage
    314-316 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single storey additions to the rear of the existing dwelling
    10 BURCHETT STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • First floor extension to existing dwelling
    56 GLENLYON ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of external bi-fold doors incorporating partial demolition
    52 BARRY STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and construction of a new laneway entrance in the heritage overlay
    1/815 PARK STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a multi storey building and a reduction of the standard car parking requirement
    278-282 BARKLY STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition of the existing dwelling, and buildings and works for the construction of an extension to the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot less than 300 square metres
    1 ALLAN STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling on a lot of less than 300m2 and a reduction in the required car parking provision
    1 BRETT STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Lapsed
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and a reduction in the standard parking requirement
    135 DONALD STREET BRUNSWICK 3056NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a new double storey dwelling
    32 BELFAST ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Double storey rear extension to existing dwelling
    10 ROSE STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to construct a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay on a lot less than 300sqm
    19 FORD STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor and for consumption of liquor on the premises (bar).
    312 VICTORIA STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor on and off the premises in association with a Shop
    4 SPARTA PLACE BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    30 GOLD STREET BRUNSWICK 3056NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of a single storey extension to a dwelling in a heritage overlay and on a lot less than 300 square metres
    4 CHURCH STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works including the extension of the existing double storey building and a reduction in the standard car parking requirements
    458-460 SYDNEY ROAD BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a deck within the front setback
    1/10 ORIENT GROVE BRUNSWICK 3056Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed Rear Single Storey Addition
    6 GREGORY STREET BRUNSWICK 3056Withdrawn
2020· 212 proposals

212 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

930 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Grand CellarsAlcohol

    136 Sydney Road

  • Liquor & LarderAlcohol

    712 Sydney Road

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    90-106 Sydney Road, Brunswick

  • Local Bottle StoreAlcohol

    675 Sydney Road, Brunswick

  • Miss Moses Bottle-OAlcohol

    583 Sydney Road, Brunswick

  • Staple LiquorAlcohol

    312 Victoria Street

  • Sydney Cellars Bottle ShopAlcohol

    304 Sydney Road

  • Kip Doggy DaycareAnimal Boarding

    197 Albion Street

  • Atlas GalleryArt

    Unit 15 Sparta Place

  • Chibi & EsmeArt

    Unit 5 1 Wilkinson Street

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

25 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Aggipulla ParkPark
  • Alex S Gillon OvalPark
  • Barkly Street ParkPark
  • Brunswick Mallet Sports ClubPark
  • Brunswick ParkPark
  • Bulleke-bek ParkPark
  • Clifton ParkPark
  • E G PooleyPark
  • Garrong ParkPark
  • Gillbrook ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
54
Emergency department
On site
  • 4Cyte Pathologysample_collection
  • ArbiasHope Streetyes
  • Australian Clinical LabsMoreland Roadsample_collection
  • Belleview DentalSydney Roaddentist
  • Better LeafSydney Roadpharmacy
  • Blood_DonationAlbert Streetblood_donation
  • Brunswick Betta HealthSydney Roadclinic
  • Brunswick Central Medical CentreSydney Roaddoctor
  • Brunswick Dental ClinicSydney Roaddentist
  • Brunswick Dental GroupSydney Roaddentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

23 state heritage places

  • BRUNSWICK FIRE STATION AND FLATSNH0916
  • CHRIST CHURCHNH0129
  • CRAIG & SEELEY OFFICES & SHOWROOMNH2026
  • FORMER AUSTRALIAN LICORICE FACTORY CHIMNEYNH1289
  • FORMER BRUNSWICK GAS & COKE CO RETORT HOUSENH2027
  • FORMER BRUNSWICK MARKETNH1307
  • FORMER CABLE TRAMWAY ENGINE HOUSENH2332
  • FORMER COBURG RAILWAY LINENH0952
  • FORMER COBURG RAILWAY LINENH0952
  • FORMER COBURG RAILWAY LINENH0952

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

8 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Brunswick Crèche & Day NurseryGlenlyon Roadkindergarten
  • Brunswick KindergartenGlenlyon Roadkindergarten
  • Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcarekindergarten
  • Hartnett House Children's Centrekindergarten
  • Mitchell Street Child Carekindergarten
  • Moreland Community Child Care Centres Inc. (MCCCC) Tinning StreetTinning Streetkindergarten
  • North West Brunswick Kindergarten Inckindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
32
Parks (OSM)
28

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
95.6/100
Cohort rank
#17 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Brunswick Crèche & Day NurserychildcareGlenlyon Roadkindergarten
  • Brunswick KindergartenchildcareGlenlyon Roadkindergarten
  • Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcarechildcarekindergarten
  • Hartnett House Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Mitchell Street Child Carechildcarekindergarten
  • Moreland Community Child Care Centres Inc. (MCCCC) Tinning StreetchildcareTinning Streetkindergarten
  • North West Brunswick Kindergarten Incchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • BRUNSWICK FIRE STATION AND FLATSheritageNH0916
  • CHRIST CHURCHheritageNH0129

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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