Brunswick, VIC 3056

Being based in Fairfield and with Chilli Realty specializing in the sale of properties in the inner north, I am very familiar with Brunswick and Brunswick East. I used to live in Brunswick East for a couple of years at the very top end of Nicholson St near the Merri Creek.

You can walk everywhere, and we did! Going out on the weekend for a drink, for dinner or to catch a band playing, my wife and I used to walk towards the city along Nicholson St, Lygon St or Sydney Rd to whatever venue took our interest on the night. No issue with parking because everything is close by (and we were on foot anyway!). At the end of the night if we didn’t feel like walking home you could catch a tram – perfect!

Getting into the city is a breeze as well, with public transport easily accessible from virtually anywhere in Brunswick. I loved living in Brunswick East because everything was close by and where we were living, I also had the benefit of the walking trails along Merri Creek and the wonderful CERES environmental park just a few minutes’ walk away.

There are many apartment developments along those major north south roads mentioned above, some better than others. There are also some new Off the Plan developments in the pipeline in this wonderful inner northern suburb.

If you want to speak with an agent that has a focus on Off the Plan apartments in and around the Brunswick area, to see what property options are available, then please give Chilli Realty a call anytime on 0402 335 005!

Having moved to Brunswick a month prior to the first lockdown of 2020, we were disappointed to not be able to experience the night life to its fullest. However we found that even though Brunswick is inner city, it is perfectly placed to have fantastic access to plenty of green space. We enjoyed walks along the Merri Creek and visiting the gardens of CERES. The bike lanes were fantastic and we found ourselves exploring Princes Park, Royal Park and all the way down to Yarra Bend on wheels. The local cafes serve amazing food and coffee, and A Minor Place and Smug Relish are hidden gems. Everyone is so friendly and we were welcomed to the area in our very first hour by passersby on the street! I never once felt worried about walking late at night and the people are very accepting of others from all walks of life.

Sharing borders with Brunswick east and west, Brunswick sets the standard for what the inner city should offer. Sydney road boasts a number of international cuisines, bars and restaurants. But explore a little further and you will find some hidden gems like Los Hermanos and Juanita Peaches.
Live music venues Howler and Stay gold are regularly frequented by local and international bands.
With housing styles ranging from Victorian & Edwardian Double fronts homes, along with single front terraces to a range of newer builds inclusive of townhomes and apartments. Three train stations and three separate tram lines make getting in and out of the city breeze.

Brunswick over the years has developed in to such a terrific suburb. A hot spot for cafes, arts, live music and of course shopping. Easily accessible via public transport with Brunswick and Jewell Train stations and Sydney Road tram, as well as Moreland Train station just on the border. There is stunning Princes Park Gardens bordering the suburb as well as Melbourne Zoo and surrounding parklands and walking tracks.

Having spent most of my childhood living in the area and now as a Property Manager in the area, I have seen Brunswick transform into the Cosmopolitan suburb that it is today.
I have found Brunswick to have evolved into a very family friendly suburb with great cafes and eateries. Its transport into the CBD and neighboring suburbs is second to none.

Regards,

Pete Larkis – Property Manager – Brunswick

Brunswick is a suburb of multiculturalism and diversity which brings colour and joy to the community. It brings the young and older professionals together which meet with pensioners, keeping the old tradition although adding new elements. Packed with European markets and delicatessens, you could get your groceries while going down the road to grab a coffee or possibly a meal at one of many beautiful cafes and restaurants which vary with many styles and cuisines. Also located on the outskirts of the Melbourne CBD, travelling makes life much easier as travel time is very short. Not to mention, the growing morning coffee crowd which gathers for lattes on a Saturday morning.

Brunswick offers a plethora of dining options from various Asian cuisines to a good old fashion Australian pub meal. My favourite would be Good Days located at 165 Sydney Road. Arguably the best beef pho I have ever had, period. Our local is the Edinburgh Castle which is always good for a meal and a few beers.

My Real-Estate Market Perspective:

Highly sought after, Very strong demand for traditional housing, Period homes like Victorian Double fronts, Terraces and Edwardians continue to pull and attract the big bucks.

With low levels of available traditional housing sellers are enjoying unprecedented growth. Buyers to will benefit from this growth, Under 6km to the CBD, Bursting with culture, an amazing array of restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs, most locals tend to spend lots time socializing in and around Brunswick these days instead of making the trip over the Yarra.

My Local Perspective:

I love the mix of people, the little old-school delis, the quality cafes that are popping up in the oddest of places but are smashing out quality food, the barber shops, local top class designer clothing stores and for the ladies some of the best wedding dress stores in the State.

It’s so hard for me to pick one thing I love about Brunswick, Its everything combined, the familiarity of faces, the old and the new, the gorgeous traditional homes, the fashion, the pubs, the young creatives, the buskers, the shopping, the bakeries, the nightlife, all of these combine to create an experience that is uniquely Brunswick, for Brunswick is the place to be.

Kind Regards,
Rob Elezovic, Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer at Raine & Horne, Brunswick
M : 0408 799 299 T : 03 9384 0000
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I love living and working in Brunswick, there are always friendly faces, a great vibe, brilliant and interesting shops, and everything you could need is a walk, ride or tram away.

Mix of cultures and classes all coming together to create the wonderful community of Brunswick. I live and work in the suburb and would not be anywhere else in the world.

Karen Arnold
Senior Property Manager - Ray White Brunswick
0415 093 075

1) Brunswick has lots of great shops. Whether it’s the varied shopping on Sydney Road, the staples in Barkley Square, or the plethora of great places to eat on Lygon Street, you will never go hungry! For eating, I suggest Rumi, Town Hall Kebab, Tandoor n Spices, Moo Moo’s Milk Bar among others!
2) NBN is available! Check here for coverage: http://www.nbnco.com.au/develop-or-plan-with-the-nbn/check-rollout-map.html Brunswick’s postal code is 3054 for the NBN and you can see coverage stops south of Albion St.
3) Rental properties in the area are affordable and varied. Everything from apartments, houses and duplexes can be found. As more infill occurs, even more quality property will pop up.
4) People are super friendly. I was surprised when I first moved here how many people will greet you on the street.
5) Lots of car share availability. I use GoGet, but Flexicar and others all have vehicles available in the area.
6) Good transit to the CBD and north/south. The 55 tram will take you straight to downtown via Melville Road and Grantham street, but of course Lygon and Sydney Road all have tram service. Buses also service the area, and the Upfield line is the main train artery.
7) Not great transit west/east. Like many places in Melbourne, going west/east can be a real pain.
8) Lots of young families. Although the demographics are mixed, there are heaps of kids and families about.
9) It’s safe. Apparently back in the day Brunswick was known as a bit rough but that is ancient history. I’ve never once felt threatened walking at night and have never worried about property theft. I couldn’t find stats for Brunswick specifically, but here’s a link to crime stats for Moreland (of which Brunswick is only one suburb) http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?a=internetBridgingPage&Media_ID=72186
10) It’s close to Royal Park, Melbourne’s largest green space!