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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74A ROBIN AVENUE | NORLANE | Oct, 2019 | $300,000 | View Property | |||
| 8/23 Lower Plenty Road | ROSANNA | Sep, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $540,000 | View Property |
| 5/209C Wood Street | PRESTON | Aug, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $300,000 | View Property |
| 467-469 Victoria Street | BRUNSWICK WEST | Aug, 2019 | 0 | $750,000 | View Property | ||
| 4/113 Albion Street | BRUNSWICK | Jul, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $716,000 | View Property |
| 1505/9 Power Street | SOUTHBANK | Jul, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $816,000 | View Property |
| Lot 2/193-195 Hume Highway | SOMERTON | Jul, 2019 | $3,400,000 | View Property | |||
| 166 Weston street | BRUNSWICK EAST | May, 2019 | 3 | 3 | 1 | $1,254,500 | View Property |
| 21 Fulham Road | ALPHINGTON | Apr, 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1 | $1,080,000 | View Property |
| 201/1320 Plenty Road | BUNDOORA | Apr, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $365,000 | View Property |
| 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 |
Leased Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Leased Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Lease Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 South Street | PRESTON | Oct, 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | $510 pw | View Property |
| 1 Swift Street | NORTHCOTE | Oct, 2019 | 3.5 | 1 | 3 | $540 pw | View Property |
| 40 Sydney Road | COBURG | Oct, 2019 | $3,834 pw | View Property | |||
| 349 Darebin Road | THORNBURY | Oct, 2019 | $120,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 213/12-32 Lux Way | BRUNSWICK | Sep, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $400 pw | View Property |
| 103/22 Lygon Street | BRUNSWICK EAST | Sep, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $410 pw | View Property |
| 61 Southerhay Street | RESERVOIR | Sep, 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $550 pw | View Property |
| 5/12 Ballantyne Street | THORNBURY | Sep, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $580 pw | View Property |
| 1/12 Ballantyne Street | THORNBURY | Sep, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $550 pw | View Property |
| 28 Ascot Street | ASCOT VALE | Aug, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $440 pw | View Property |
| 28/44 SPARKS AVENUE | FAIRFIELD | Aug, 2019 | pw | View Property | |||
| 5/41 Alma Road | ST KILDA | Aug, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $450 pw | View Property |
| 2/221 Westgarth Street | NORTHCOTE | Aug, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $620 pw | View Property |
| 2/2 Barrys Lane | COBURG | Jul, 2019 | 3 | 2 | 0 | $580 pw | View Property |
| 49 Forster street | IVANHOE | Jul, 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $860 pw | View Property |
| 206c/168 Victoria Road | NORTHCOTE | Jul, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $380 pw | View Property |
| 6/28-30 Hutton Street | THORNBURY | Jul, 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2 | $900 pw | View Property |
| 89 Banksia Street | EAGLEMONT | Jul, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $450 pw | View Property |
| 1/132 Wood Street | PRESTON | Jul, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $320 pw | View Property |
| 110/14 - 18 Gilbert Road | PRESTON WEST | Jul, 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $430 pw | View Property |