Brunswick East is located 5 km north of the CBD. Brunswick East is a mixed use suburb mainly residential and commercial in nature. The suburb has a young population with a high proportion in the 25-34 year age group. It also has a significant proportion of its population born in Italy although the number has been falling over the last 20 years. The Merri Creek bounds the eastern boundary and is the location of many of the suburbs' parks. The suburb also features the vibrant Lygon Street shopping strip.