The five streets we’d be targeting in Brunswick, and why

If we were buying in Brunswick for a client today, these are the five streets we’d target first: Edward Street, Myrtle Street, Laura Street, Glenmorgan Street and Cooraminta Street. They’re spread across Brunswick and Brunswick East, and they share what buyers come to the inner north for: tree-lined streets, period homes, and Sydney Road, Lygon Street and the Merri Creek within an easy walk. Each one suits a different buyer, and a great street can still hold the wrong house, so treat this list as a starting point and test the actual property.

What makes these streets worth targeting is how hard the good homes in them are to replace. Brunswick is changing fast, with new apartments along its main roads, but quiet streets of well-kept period homes can’t be built again. Some of these streets have a wide gap between the entry price and the top of the street, so you can get in on a tighter budget. Others rarely sell at all, and the opportunity there is simply being ready when one does.

This is our buyer’s-agent view, not a ranking or a price forecast. Availability, prices and planning controls change, so check each address against current evidence before you commit.

We weighed every street against the questions we ask for clients: Can you walk to a train or tram, and to shops, cafes and parks? Is the street quiet and leafy, or a cut-through? Are the homes period homes with character that can’t be replicated? How often do homes come up, and how wide is the gap between the cheapest and the dearest? And who is it really for: first-home buyers, young families or families needing more space?

*Approximate and rounded, based on recorded sales in these streets from November 2023 to October 2026 and our own market knowledge. They show the spread in each street, not a valuation. Prices change, so check current sales before you bid.

Edward Street runs across Brunswick and into Brunswick East, and it has the widest mix of homes of the five: beautiful period homes, townhouses, and newer apartment buildings, mostly clustered towards the Brunswick East end. The street is tree-lined and bookended by public transport options, with trams and the Upfield train line within easy reach. A huge variety of shops, restaurants and pubs is a short walk away.

Price range: this street has the widest spread of the five, and by far the most sales. Over the past three years, apartments have sold from under $300,000 to around $1.4m, and townhouses from about $630,000 to about $1.4m. Houses have sold from about $1m to around $3m, and the top sale came close to $4m. That makes Edward Street the most accessible way into the five.

Why we’d target it: whatever your budget, there’s a way into this street, and the period homes along it help underpin its value. For a first-home buyer, a townhouse or apartment here puts trams, trains and Lygon Street at your door. For a family, a period house gives you the same location with room to grow.

What could make you reject a home here: Edward Street is long and carries more traffic than the quieter streets on this list, and the apartment end feels very different from the period-home stretches. With so many apartments in one area, check how many similar ones are for sale before you bid, and judge each address on its own.

Myrtle Street in Brunswick East is a quiet, tree-lined street of gorgeous period homes and architecturally designed homes. It’s the kind of street where the houses are the attraction: well-loved originals sit beside thoughtful, design-led renovations and new builds. You’re close to the local breweries, bakeries and the bowls club, so weekends take care of themselves.

Price range: homes here almost never come up. In the past three years we’ve seen just one house sale, a five-bedroom home that sold at auction for about $3m.

Why we’d target it: for buyers who want a standout home on a quiet street, in a part of Brunswick East with real neighbourhood life, Myrtle Street is hard to beat. When owners stay this long, it says a lot about the street.

What could make you reject a home here: you may wait a long time for the right home, and when one does come up, expect strong competition and a price to match. Have your finance and brief ready, and ask us to watch the street for you.

Laura Street is lined with Victorian homes, many of them thoughtfully renovated, on a tree-lined street in the middle of Brunswick. It sits between Lygon Street and Sydney Road, so you have the shops, cafes and restaurants of both within a short walk, and several transport options close by. It’s a haven for young families. We’ve bought here for clients too, including 65 Laura Street.

Price range: over the past three years, homes have sold from about $850,000 for a smaller home to about $1.7m for a four-bedroom family home. Most sold for around $1.15m to $1.4m, and most sold before auction or within about three weeks.

Why we’d target it: Laura Street gives young families a classic Victorian home in the most central part of Brunswick, for a lot less than the bigger family streets nearby. A smaller home here can be a first step into a street you’ll want to stay in.

What could make you reject a home here: these are period homes on modest blocks, so check the space you’ll need as the family grows, and whether there’s off-street parking. Any home over 100 years old needs a careful building inspection.

Glenmorgan Street in Brunswick East is a quiet, tree-lined street of largely renovated period homes. Many are substantial properties, with room to accommodate larger families. It’s close to transport and amenities, and close to the Merri Creek parklands, so a walk, run or ride along the creek is part of everyday life.

Price range: over the past three years, homes have sold from about $1.15m to about $2.85m. Most sold for $1.3m to $2m, and several sold before they reached auction.

Why we’d target it: for families who’ve outgrown a smaller inner-north home but don’t want to leave, Glenmorgan Street offers bigger homes on a quiet street, with the Merri Creek on your doorstep.

What could make you reject a home here: most homes have already been renovated, so there are few chances to buy a home that needs work and add value yourself, and the best homes are priced accordingly. Homes near the creek can be affected by planning overlays, so check the Planning Property Report.

Cooraminta Street sits in a quiet, central part of Brunswick, moments from transport and amenities. Its period homes are tightly held and well cared for, and the street has the settled feel that comes from neighbours who stay put.

Price range: there’s barely one to give. The street has just 28 houses, and only one has sold in the past three years: a four-bedroom home that sold for about $2.3m in November 2023. Before that, sales in 2021 and 2022 ran from about $1.25m to about $1.85m. Owner-occupiers here have stayed for nearly 18 years on average, and more than half have been here for over a decade. That’s the clearest sign of how tightly held this street is.

Why we’d target it: owners don’t leave streets like this, and that’s what makes them worth waiting for. A quiet, central street of well-kept period homes is what most Brunswick buyers are looking for.

What could make you reject a home here: you may wait years, and when a home does come up, it may sell quietly or off market. If this is your street, have your finance and brief ready, and let us watch it for you.

A street list is a shortcut, not a decision. Before you bid, test the real address: the walk to the tram or train on your actual work days, the noise at night, parking, the school zone, the heritage and planning overlays, and the condition of a home that may be well over a century old.

In streets like these, many of the best homes change hands quietly. A buyer’s advocate who watches them closely can help you hear about a home before it reaches the open market.

What are the best streets in Brunswick?

It depends on your brief. We’d start with Edward Street for its range of homes and transport, Myrtle Street for standout period and architect-designed homes, Laura Street for young families wanting a central Victorian, Glenmorgan Street for larger families near the Merri Creek, and Cooraminta Street if you’re prepared to wait for a tightly held street.

Can I buy in a good Brunswick street on a tighter budget?

Often, yes. A street like Edward Street has apartments and townhouses well below the price of its period houses, and a smaller home in a street like Laura Street can get you into a street you’ll want to stay in.

Is Brunswick good for families?

Many families choose it for the parks, the Merri Creek, and having trams, trains, shops and cafes within walking distance. Check the school zone for the exact address on Find my School before you buy.

Can you get me into one of these streets?

We can’t promise a property will be available, but a buyer’s advocate can watch these streets, hear about homes before they reach the open market, and help you act quickly when one does.

• BuyerX — Team Raimundo
• BuyerX — 65 Laura Street purchase
• Find my School, Victorian Department of Education
• Victorian Planning Property Report

Street picks reflect BuyerX’s opinion at the time of writing. Availability, prices, school eligibility and planning controls must be verified against current official sources and professional advice.