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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Leased Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Leased Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Lease Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8/853 High Street | PRESTON | Jan, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $460 pw | View Property |
| 3/113 Albion Street | BRUNSWICK EAST | Jan, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $600 pw | View Property |
| 21/1 Pottery Court | BRUNSWICK | Dec, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $320 pw | View Property |
| 9/51 Union Street | BRUNSWICK | Nov, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $395 pw | View Property |
| 116/22 Lygon street | BRUNSWICK EAST | Nov, 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $500 pw | View Property |
| 3/3 Miller Street | FAWKNER | Nov, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $425 pw | View Property |
| 1/132 Wood Street | PRESTON | Nov, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $320 pw | View Property |
| 509 Heidelberg road | FAIRFIELD | Nov, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 0 | $650 pw | View Property |
| 10 Positano Way | LALOR | Nov, 2018 | 4 | 2 | 3 | $425 pw | View Property |
| 107 Hutton Street | THORNBURY | Nov, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 3 | $740 pw | View Property |
| 26 Clifton street | NORTHCOTE | Nov, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | $750 pw | View Property |
| 4/74 Dundas Street | THORNBURY | Nov, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $350 pw | View Property |
| 307 Barkly Street | BRUNSWICK | Nov, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $650 pw | View Property |
| 17 Narallah Grove | BOX HILL NORTH | Oct, 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $600 pw | View Property |