Brunswick East

VIC 3057 • Greater Melbourne

13,279
Population (2021)
$65,104
Median Income
2.26 kmΒ²
Area
48m
Elevation
TrendyInner NorthDining PrecinctGentrified

About Brunswick East

Brunswick East is one of Melbourne's hippest inner suburbs, a diverse community of 13,300 residents 5 kilometres north of the CBD. The suburb has gentrified significantly while maintaining genuine character, with Lygon Street East offering excellent dining. Multiple tram routes provide city access.

The suburb represents inner-north gentrification at its bestβ€”heritage homes, converted warehouses, and quality dining create genuine appeal. The community includes young professionals, artists, and established families. Brunswick East attracts those seeking inner-city lifestyle with village character and cultural diversity.

Brunswick East falls under postcode 3057 and is governed by Moreland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3057
Urban Area
Brunswick
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.77Β°, 144.98Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.26 kmΒ²
Elevation
48m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    127-139 Nicholson Street East Brunswick 3057 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
33 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
11,504
Census 2021
13,279
15.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,632
Income 2021
$65,104
36.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,778
Born Overseas 4,004

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 513
  • 2. New Zealand 393
  • 3. Italy 367
  • 4. United States 182
  • 5. Greece 174
  • 6. Malaysia 138
  • 7. China 137
  • 8. India 131
  • 9. Lebanon 84
  • 10. Philippines 83
  • 11. Vietnam 82
  • 12. Germany 77
  • 13. Canada 72
  • 14. Ireland 68
  • 15. Scotland 68

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,195
Australian 3,175
Irish 1,980
Italian 1,565
Scottish 1,536
Chinese 656
Greek 618
German 579
Dutch 258
Indian 224

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

5,208
Both parents born in Australia
5,360
Both parents born overseas
2,151
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
63.6%
Christianity
24.9%
Buddhism
2.0%
Islam
1.8%
Hinduism
1.2%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
489 (3.7%)
5-14 years
762 (5.7%)
15-19 years
364 (2.7%)
20-24 years
1,069 (8.1%)
25-34 years
4,450 (33.5%)
35-44 years
2,659 (20.0%)
45-54 years
1,405 (10.6%)
55-64 years
933 (7.0%)
65-74 years
597 (4.5%)
75-84 years
372 (2.8%)
85+ years
173 (1.3%)

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