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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/76 Brunswick Road | BRUNSWICK | Mar, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $310,000 | View Property |
| 309/54 High Street | PRESTON | Mar, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $407,000 | View Property |
| 1/168 Donald Street | BRUNSWICK | Mar, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $510,000 | View Property |
| 111 Leicester Street | FITZROY | Jan, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $1,000,000 | View Property |
| 66 Soudan Street | COBURG | Dec, 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $1,200,000 | View Property |
| 46 Colbert Road | CAMPBELLFIELD | Dec, 2018 | $865,000 | View Property | |||
| 23 Hillside Avenue | NORTHCOTE | Nov, 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $1,450,000 | View Property |
| 1811/199 William Street | MELBOURNE | Oct, 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $480,000 | View Property |
| 107/55 Islington STreet | COLLINGWOOD | Oct, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $447,000 | View Property |
| 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 |
Leased Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Leased Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Lease Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 Liberty Parade | HEIDELBERG WEST | Apr, 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $485 pw | View Property |
| 344R St Georges Road | FITZROY NORTH | Apr, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | $520 pw | View Property |
| 337 Victoria Road | THORNBURY | Apr, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 3 | $750 pw | View Property |
| 10 Macedon Road | TEMPLESTOWE LOWER | Apr, 2019 | pw | View Property | |||
| 5/88 Landells Road | PASCOE VALE | Mar, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $365 pw | View Property |
| 393A Brunswick Road | BRUNSWICK | Mar, 2019 | 4 | 1 | 4 | $750 pw | View Property |
| 3/756 Heidelberg Road | FAIRFIELD | Mar, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $580 pw | View Property |
| 891 RATHDOWNE STREET | CARLTON NORTH | Mar, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1 | $810 pw | View Property |
| 114 Scotchmer Street | FITZROY NORTH | Mar, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | $450 pw | View Property |
| 45 Sparks Avenue | FAIRFIELD | Mar, 2019 | $38,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 5/205 Station Street | FAIRFIELD | Mar, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $400 pw | View Property |
| 32 George Street | BRUNSWICK | Mar, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $810 pw | View Property |
| 227A Banksia Street | IVANHOE | Mar, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $330 pw | View Property |
| 411/73-77 Wellington Street | COLLINGWOOD | Feb, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $660 pw | View Property |
| 6/35 Newstead Street | MARIBYRNONG | Feb, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $320 pw | View Property |
| 2/117 Rushall Crescent | FITZROY NORTH | Feb, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $360 pw | View Property |
| Suite 1/869 Sydney Road | BRUNSWICK | Jan, 2019 | $450 pw | View Property | |||
| 5/186 Blyth Street | BRUNSWICK EAST | Jan, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $440 pw | View Property |
| 15A Barrow Street | BRUNSWICK | Jan, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $495 pw | View Property |
| 2/113 Albion Street | BRUNSWICK | Jan, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $600 pw | View Property |