Brunswick West is located 6 km north of the CBD. Bounded by the Moonee Ponds Creek in the west and Moreland Rd in the north Brunswick West is a primarily residential suburb. The suburb is densely populated featuring a young population most notably 25-34 year olds. Brunswick West also features a number of reserves and recreational areas such as the Dunstan the Denzil Don Hudson Shiels and Wylie Reserves.