Brunswick - North

Population growth drivers in Brunswick - North are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Brunswick - North's population was around 15,246 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,356 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,890 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,595 in June 2024 and an additional 781 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equated to a density ratio of 6,326 persons per square kilometer, placing Brunswick - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 18.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilized the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicated exceptional growth over this period, with Brunswick - North expected to expand by 8,118 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 49.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Brunswick - North when compared nationally

Brunswick - North has averaged approximately 148 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 742 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was noted. This suggests that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new properties is $317,000. In FY-26, there have been $2.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Brunswick - North maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability. New building activity shows 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 41.0% houses due to reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands. The area has approximately 1490 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Brunswick - North is expected to grow by 7,467 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Brunswick - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Saxon Street by Milieu, Assemble Brunswick, Brunswick Level Crossing Removal - Upfield Line (8 Crossings), and Albert Street Stockland Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Brunswick - North shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Brunswick - North has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 6.6% as of September 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.5% over the past year. There are 9,689 residents currently employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.0% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Brunswick - North is 74.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries for employment among residents include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Construction has limited presence, with only 4.5% of employment compared to the regional average of 9.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population counts. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 4.5%, while labour force grew by 5.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.14%, and the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years in Brunswick - North, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 indicates Brunswick - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,579 and an average level of $78,620. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the respective levels of $54,892 and $73,761 across Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,189 (median) and $88,180 (average). Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Brunswick - North, between the 69th and 81st percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 33.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, with this pattern also seen in the surrounding region where 32.8% occupy this earnings band. Economic strength is evident through 31.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, though strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Brunswick - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Brunswick - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 41.3% houses and 58.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 46.2% houses and 53.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brunswick - North was at 26.0%, with the rest either mortgaged (26.9%) or rented (47.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, above Melbourne metro's average of $2,149. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $431, compared to Melbourne metro's $418. Nationally, Brunswick - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Brunswick - North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 53.2 percent of all households, including 17.9 percent couples with children, 27.2 percent couples without children, and 6.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 46.8 percent, with lone person households at 33.0 percent and group households comprising 13.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3.

Brunswick - North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Brunswick North has a higher educational attainment than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 56.9% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in Victoria. The area's most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational pathways account for 17.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 7.9% and certificates at 9.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in tertiary education, 5.4% in primary education, and 3.5% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Brunswick - North has 60 active public transport stops offering a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are served by 9 individual routes that collectively facilitate 5,619 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 140 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes stands at 802 trips per day, translating to approximately 93 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Brunswick - North is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Brunswick North shows superior health outcomes, with low prevalence rates for common conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 59% of its total population of 9056 have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 13.5% and 8.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 67.6%, report being free from any medical ailments, compared to 68.5% across Greater Melbourne. The area has an elderly population of 11.4%, comprising 1741 people aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Brunswick - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brunswick - North has a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 31.5% of its population born overseas and 26.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Brunswick - North, constituting 29.0% of its population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented in Brunswick - North compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 0.5% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.9%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (11.2%). Notably, Greek (5.8%) and French (0.9%) populations are overrepresented in Brunswick - North compared to regional averages of 5.1% and 0.7%, respectively.

Brunswick - North hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Brunswick-North has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Brunswick-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (30.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 27.7% to 30.5%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 6.9% to 5.6%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Brunswick-North, with the strongest projected growth occurring in the 25 to 34 age group, which is expected to grow by 38%, adding 1,759 residents and reaching a total of 6,405.