Sometimes it could seem that all anyone does in Brunswick is hop from one new cafe to another, switching to bars toward evening and working up an appetite.
Choose from stalwarts and newcomers among the ever-growing population of bars, restaurants and cafes on Lygon Street, Sydney Road and Nicholson Street. Serious caffeine hits and brunches draw crowds of locals as well as visitors from other parts of Melbourne.
At the Brunswick Flea Market you'll find Vintage clothing, homewares, furniture, knick-knacks, plants and so much more. Sure, you’ll occasionally run into a bit of trash but we promise they’ll be a whole lot more treasure.
See signs of Brunswick's migration history on Sydney Road: a veritable atlas of Mediterranean shops and Arabic eateries.
Like every good inner city suburb there's an indie sensibility about the arts scene in Brunswick. You'll find fine design, arty books, music and film, exhibition pieces for purchase, and curated fashion. Everything old is new again at Lost & Found Market. Allow plenty of time to lose yourself among the stalls of vintage furniture and clothing, and shelves of bric-a-brac.
Brunswick, in particular Sydney Road is one of Melbourne's major commercial and nightlife strips with an abundance of small businesses and a variety of restaurants and coffee shops, clothing stores and places of worship. It is also well known for its wedding fashion shops, discount shopping and a number of specialist food stores. It also encompasses the northern section of Lygon Street, known for its Italian restaurants and alfresco cafes.
Brunwick's population of over 24,000 comprised of a growing number of students because of its close proximity to the University of Melbourne and RMIT University with a campus in the suburb.
Brunswick North Primary School is the only government primary school in Brunswick, however there are four additional primary schools in the vicinity: Brunswick South PS Brunswick East PS Brunswick South West PS Brunswick North West PS As well as two Catholic primary schools.
Brunswick Secondary College and Sydney Road Community School are both government secondary schools, there is also a Catholic secondary school, Maronite Catholic college.
Great for:
- Neighbourly Spirit
- Parks & Recreation
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Professionals
- Retirees
- Tourists
- LGBT
Suburbs nearby:
- Coburg
- Brunswick West
- Brunswick East
- Parkville
- Princes Hill
- Carlton North
References: Wikipedia, Homely, Visit Melbourne