Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Brunswick East
2 km²
A highly educated and professional population defines Brunswick East, where a typical resident is just 33 years old. This is a fast-growing community that added 50% more people since 2011, resulting in a young, urban character. Most residents are young adults, and the area is marked by a very high number of people without a religious affiliation. It is a high-income hub where most people live in apartments or rented homes within a very walkable city setting.
Brunswick East's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33 and very few children under 15. There has been a significant rise in people in de facto relationships, while the number of seniors has fallen since 2011.
About 30.2% of people were born overseas, which is about the same as the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 72.9% of residents, though another language is spoken in 23.2% of homes. The use of other languages at home has fallen by 6.4 percentage points since 2011.
This area has one of the highest proportions of people with no religion at 63.3%, which is 24 percentage points above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 58% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at 83.5%.
Weekly personal incomes are among the highest at $1,244, well above the national figure of $805. Typical family incomes have also risen by $903 since 2011.
While very few people need help with daily activities, mental health conditions are reported by 14.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the number of people providing unpaid care or childcare is well below the state average.
First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 77.2%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%. Personal incomes for this group are also much higher than in most other areas.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. A high proportion of the population—38.7%—lives alone, which is far above the national figure.
Rental properties are very common at 53.1%, while only 18.6% of homes are owned outright. Apartments make up nearly half of all dwellings, and three-bedroom homes are far less common than in the rest of the state.
Almost half of all residents work from home, and 18.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is well above the national figure, with a very high frequency of departures.
The area is very dynamic, with 61% of people moving in the last five years—far above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.8% of the population.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 77.3% of adults active. Most people are employed full-time, often in professional and technical roles.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with a top score for education and job skills. Population growth has also been much higher than the state average.
Rainfall is well above the state average, while maximum temperatures are about the same as the rest of Victoria.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services. All homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.