Average rent in Brunswick West, VIC — 2026

Brunswick West runs close to the Victoria median rent of $363/week, with renters paying around $365/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Brunswick West from the state norm is its renter density — 48% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 38% separate houses and 42% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 14,318, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 30% of residents were born overseas. At 6km from Melbourne, Brunswick West typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.