Brunswick Melbourne is a laid-back multicultural suburb popular with a young, alternative crowd and known as a destination for live music, lively pubs and beer gardens. At the area's heart, Sydney Road has Middle Eastern and Mediterranean eateries, offbeat shops, shisha lounges and cafes along its considerable length. Brunswick Melbourne has a population of over 7,000 people. Neighboring East student accommodation Brunswick Melbourne is more upscale, home to upwardly mobile professionals and craft beer bars.
Brunswick is a Melbourne inner-city suburb Victoria, Australia, is located within the City of Merri-bek local authority area, about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) north of Melbourne's Central Business District. Traditionally a working-class neighborhood noted for its large Italian and Greek communities, Brunswick Melbourne is currently known for its bohemian culture and solid arts and live music scenes. Due to its closeness to RMIT University, which has a campus in the area, the University of Melbourne is home to a significant student population. Brunswick's principal thoroughfare is Sydney Road, one of Melbourne's major commercial and nightlife strips. The "Brunswick Massive" art group, organized by neighborhood kids active in Australian Hip Hop and Electronic Music events, was based in Brunswick Melbourne.
The Sydney Road Street Party, which takes place every year in late February and involves a considerable stretch of Sydney Road being blocked to all traffic, is an important event in the neighborhood. The event serves as a lead-up to the Brunswick Music Festival, which takes place in March and comprises blues, roots, and world music.