With its eclectic knick-knack shops, vintage homewares stores and old school Italian coffee shops, Brunswick East is a real mixed bag. Only six kilometres north of the city, Brunswick East is a combination of commercial and residential properties that focus on and around Lygon Street and Nicholson Street.
George Calombaris’ Hellenic Republic draws diners to the area like bees to honey. Offering fresh, clean, simple Greek fare, this modern tavern is great for group dining with all dishes designed to be shared. Over on Nicholson Street, restaurateurs Matt Wilkinson and Ben Foster’s café Pope Joan, and neighbouring bar, The Bishop of Ostia, have a strong local following. The former offers up a pretty incredible brekkie and lunch menu, and the latter, beverages and bar food to carry on the party.
On warm evenings, the Gelobar on Lygon Street is packed with people buying their delicious house-made gelato and sweets, and neighbouring Thaila Thai is pretty much busy all year round. Keep an eye out for the Taco Truck and Beatbox Kitchen food vans too; both hipster-hot spots frequently pick Lygon St, East Brunswick to set up shop for the night. For a great burger and beer selection, head to the B.EAST on Lygon Street where their Tuesday night Trivia is a hit!
East Brunswick is very well serviced by public transport, with three different tramlines running along Lygon and Nicholson Streets into the city. There are also several bus lines running east-west through the suburb. The suburb is home to two government primary schools, Brunswick East Primary School and Brunswick South Primary School, and Our Lady Help of Christians, a Catholic primary school.
Local recommendations:
Hellenic Republic, 434 Lygon Street. Clean, modern Greek fare.
Thaila Thai 82 Lygon Street. Big serves, great value Thai.
Gelobar, 74 Lygon Street. On a hot summer’s night, this is the place to be.
Pope Joan, 77-79 Nicholson St. Solid brekkie choice, great venue.
The B.EAST, 80 Lygon Street. Cool spot to meet friends.
George Calombaris’ Hellenic Republic draws diners to the area like bees to honey. Offering fresh, clean, simple Greek fare, this modern tavern is great for group dining with all dishes designed to be shared. Over on Nicholson Street, restaurateurs Matt Wilkinson and Ben Foster’s café Pope Joan, and neighbouring bar, The Bishop of Ostia, have a strong local following. The former offers up a pretty incredible brekkie and lunch menu, and the latter, beverages and bar food to carry on the party.
On warm evenings, the Gelobar on Lygon Street is packed with people buying their delicious house-made gelato and sweets, and neighbouring Thaila Thai is pretty much busy all year round. Keep an eye out for the Taco Truck and Beatbox Kitchen food vans too; both hipster-hot spots frequently pick Lygon St, East Brunswick to set up shop for the night. For a great burger and beer selection, head to the B.EAST on Lygon Street where their Tuesday night Trivia is a hit!
East Brunswick is very well serviced by public transport, with three different tramlines running along Lygon and Nicholson Streets into the city. There are also several bus lines running east-west through the suburb. The suburb is home to two government primary schools, Brunswick East Primary School and Brunswick South Primary School, and Our Lady Help of Christians, a Catholic primary school.
Local recommendations:
Hellenic Republic, 434 Lygon Street. Clean, modern Greek fare.
Thaila Thai 82 Lygon Street. Big serves, great value Thai.
Gelobar, 74 Lygon Street. On a hot summer’s night, this is the place to be.
Pope Joan, 77-79 Nicholson St. Solid brekkie choice, great venue.
The B.EAST, 80 Lygon Street. Cool spot to meet friends.
Sold Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Sale Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bruce Street | BRUNSWICK | Sep, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $1,370,000 | View Property |
| 1/11 Methven Street | COBURG | Sep, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $635,544 | View Property |
| 96 McFadzean Avenue | RESERVOIR | Sep, 2018 | $560 | View Property | |||
| ESSENDON | Aug, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $320 | View Property | |
| 28 Black Street | WATSONIA | Aug, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 6 | $910,000 | View Property |
| 37 Colbert Road | CAMPBELLFIELD | Aug, 2018 | $1,200,000 | View Property | |||
| 31 Cavalry Circuit | MARIBYRNONG | Jun, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $415,000 | View Property |
| 4/29 Kelsby Street | RESERVOIR | Jun, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $330,000 | View Property |
| 621/3-11 High Street | NORTH MELBOURNE | Jun, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $165,000 | View Property |
| 9 Methven Street | COBURG | May, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | $840,000 | View Property |
| 1/113 Albion Street | BRUNSWICK | May, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $890,000 | View Property |
| 2 Sumner Street | BRUNSWICK | Apr, 2018 | 4 | 1 | 4 | $1,490,000 | View Property |
| 50 Sunset Strip | JAN JUC | Mar, 2018 | 0 | $840,000 | View Property | ||
| Shop 22 and 23 /Shop 22 and 23 Gladstone Park Drive | GLADSTONE PARK | Feb, 2018 | $730,000 | View Property | |||
| 5/853 High Street | PRESTON | Feb, 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $630,000 | View Property |
| 81 Donne Street | COBURG | Feb, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $920,000 | View Property |
| 28 Merola Way | CAMPBELLFIELD | Feb, 2018 | $1,730,000 | View Property | |||
| 1/1A Ballantyne Street | THORNBURY | Jan, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $520,000 | View Property |
| 746 Pascoe Vale Road | GLENROY | Dec, 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $695,000 | View Property |
| 821 Sydney Road | COBURG NORTH | Oct, 2017 | 3 | 1 | 3 | $830,000 | View Property |
Leased Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Leased Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Lease Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Narallah Grove | BOX HILL NORTH | Oct, 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $600 pw | View Property |
| 1 Swift Street | NORTHCOTE | Oct, 2018 | 3.5 | 1 | 3 | $500 pw | View Property |
| 2/21 Culloden Street | BRUNSWICK WEST | Oct, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1 | $710 pw | View Property |
| 27/44 SPARKS AVENUE | FAIRFIELD | Oct, 2018 | pw | View Property | |||
| 159 Smith Street | THORNBURY | Oct, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $650 pw | View Property |
| 2/17 Lake Street | RESERVOIR | Oct, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $320 pw | View Property |
| 695 Nicholson Street | CARLTON NORTH | Oct, 2018 | pw | View Property | |||
| Ground Floor, 212 Bridge Road | RICHMOND | Oct, 2018 | $30,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 12A/163 Boronia Road | BORONIA | Oct, 2018 | $1,650 pw | View Property | |||
| 225/8 Lygon Street | BRUNSWICK | Sep, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $420 pw | View Property |
| 1/113 Nicholson Street | BRUNSWICK EAST | Sep, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | $500 pw | View Property |
| 35 Prince Street | ESSENDON | Sep, 2018 | 4 | 1 | 4 | $590 pw | View Property |
| 58 Bastings Street | NORTHCOTE | Sep, 2018 | $35,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 26B Palm St | FAIRFIELD | Sep, 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2 | $750 pw | View Property |
| 132A Wood Street | PRESTON | Sep, 2018 | $190,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 32 Sheila Street | PRESTON | Sep, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $490 pw | View Property |
| 57 Gooch Street | THORNBURY | Sep, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | $650 pw | View Property |
| 324 Melbourne Road | NEWPORT | Sep, 2018 | $3,300 pw | View Property | |||
| 7 Sharp Street | NORTHCOTE | Aug, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 | $780 pw | View Property |
| 2 Holdsworth Street | ASCOT VALE | Aug, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $555 pw | View Property |