Family Guide to Brunswick West (2026)
Brunswick West has strong family infrastructure: 7 schools, 30 parks, 8 medical centres and 6 supermarkets.
Schools in Brunswick West
Brunswick West has 7 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick North West Primary School | 1 | 2 Culloden Street |
| Brunswick South West Primary School | 1 | 5A South Daly Street |
| St Joseph’s Primary School | 1 | 185 Hope Street |
| Moonee Ponds Primary School | 1 | 87 Wilson Street, Moonee Ponds |
| Brunswick North Primary School | 1 | 144 Pearson Street |
| Ascot Vale Heights School | 1 | 1 Tasma Street, Ascot Vale |
| Ascot Vale Primary School | 1 | 15-27 Bank Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Brunswick West has 30 parks:
- Denzil Don Reserve
- Gilpin Park
- Alex S Gillon Oval
- Shiel’s Reserve
- Reaburn Reserve
- Jacob’s Reserve
- Wylie Reserve
- Clifton Park
- Plus 22 more parks
Healthcare
8 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| West Brunswick Clinic | — | — |
| Chinese Medicine | — | — |
| Osteopath | — | — |
| Northern Rheumatology | — | — |
| Merri-bek Family Doctors | 223 Melville Road | — |
| Royal Melbourne Hospital - Royal Park Campus | 34-56 Poplar Road, Parkville | +61 3 8387 2000 |
| Medispa | 228 Melville Road, Brunswick West | — |
| BareBody | 245 Melville Road | +61 3 9386 3636 |
Childcare
7 childcare centres:
- Brunswick West Childcare
- Brunswick Montessori Children’s House — 18a Wales Street
- Montgomery Park Childrens Centre
- Dunstan Reserve Moreland Community Childcare Centres
- Denzil Don Kindergarten
- North West Brunswick Kindergarten Inc
- Nido Early School
Supermarkets
- IGA — 6 Olive York Way, Brunswick West
- Foodworks
- Woolworths Metro
- Basfoods Direct — 419 Victoria Street
- Coles — 190 Union Street
- Albion Budget Supermarket
The Family Verdict
Brunswick West has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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