Average rent in Brunswick - North, VIC — 2026

Brunswick - North is part of the Moreland council area and sits 6km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 12,890 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $431/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 46% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$431/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,890

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
6 km
Households renting
46%
Separate houses
41%
Flats / apartments
30%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Moreland

Renting in Brunswick - North

Brunswick - North is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $431/week, around 19% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 52% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (41%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 6km from Melbourne, with a population of around 12,890 and a median age of 34. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Brunswick - North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Brunswick - North, VIC was $431. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Brunswick - North rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Brunswick - North came in at $431 — 19% above. Brunswick - North sits 6km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 41% separate houses and 30% flats).
Which suburbs near Brunswick - North have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Brunswick - North's $431/week (ABS 2021): Mulgrave, Greenvale - Bulla, Narre Warren South - East. On the higher end, you've got Niddrie - Essendon West, Lysterfield, Ringwood North. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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