Brunswick, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Brunswick, in the Merri-Bek City local government area.
| Locality | Brunswick |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Merri-Bek City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.76674 |
| Longitude | 144.96098 |
| Population | 24,896 |
| Density | 5009.3 /km² |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 3056 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 5 km north |
Brunswick is a locality in the Merri-Bek City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 24,896. The locality covers an area of 5.0 km², giving a population density of about 5009.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km north of Melbourne. Brunswick is located at 37.7667°S, 144.9610°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3056.
Brunswick hums with a restless energy, a place where the flat, fertile plains of the inner north begin to subtly tilt towards unseen waterways. It lies 2.4 km south of Coburg, VIC (from Coburg, VIC: bearing 186°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-north-west of Melbourne. The air, often carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit from orchards on its fringes, can feel thick and warm in summer, softened by the dappled shade of mature street trees that line its avenues. Brick bungalows, many bearing the patina of decades, sit shoulder-to-shoulder with newer, sleeker residences, their gardens a riot of colour and texture – a vibrant, living mosaic reflecting the diverse souls who call Brunswick home. The rhythm of Brunswick is a steady beat, a blend of hurried footsteps on pavements and the lingering conversations spilling from cafes, a constant, gentle thrum against the sky.
Historically, Brunswick was shaped by waves of migration, each leaving an indelible mark on its character and economy. Early industry centred around brick-making, its rich clay deposits fuelling the construction of Melbourne, and market gardens thrived, feeding the burgeoning metropolis. Today, though the market gardens have largely receded, the entrepreneurial spirit remains, manifest in a thriving small business sector, independent shops, and a renowned hospitality scene. It's a place where the echoes of its working-class past mingle with the contemporary pulse of arts, culture, and a fiercely independent local identity, a neighbourhood that wears its history not as a relic, but as a living, breathing part of its ongoing story.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brunswick, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Brunswick, in the Merri-Bek City local government area.
Detailed location data for Brunswick includes the postcode (3056), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Merri-Bek City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brunswick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |