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Overview

Located just 5 km north of Melbourne’s CBD, Brunswick is a vibrant inner‑city suburb of 24,896 residents (2021 census). Its bohemian culture is anchored by a strong arts and live‑music scene, a large student population linked to nearby universities, and the historic Italian and Greek communities that still colour Sydney Road and the northern stretch of Lygon Street. The main commercial strip offers a mix of cafés, night‑life venues and the renovated Barkly Square shopping centre, while former brickworks and industrial sites have been transformed into medium‑density attached houses and low‑rise apartments, adding to the suburb’s varied housing portfolio.

Transport is a standout feature: three Upfield railway stations, five tram routes (including services along Sydney Road and Lygon Street) and seven bus lines give residents rapid city access, while flat streets and nearby Merri and Moonee Ponds Creek trails make cycling easy. Plenty of open space, from the interconnected western parks to pocket reserves near Royal Park, combined with facilities such as the modernised Brunswick City Baths, support an active, community‑focused lifestyle.

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