Overall score
Brunswick
72.3/100
Coburg
75.6/100
Brunswick vs Coburg, VIC suburb comparison
Coburg for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrunswickCoburg
Crime rate
Brunswick
93.5 / 1k
Coburg
77.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brunswick
1,219
Coburg
821
Population
Brunswick
24,896
Coburg
26,574
Metric leadBrunswick 2Coburg 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brunswick | Coburg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.3/100 | 75.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.5 / 1k | 77.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 25 | 33 |
| Public transport stops | 133 | 162 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,219 | 821 |
| Planning activity | 407 | 294 |
| Population | 24,896 | 26,574 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brunswick is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Coburg is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Brunswick pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Coburg is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Coburg, while Brunswick remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.