What to know about Brunswick
- At the 2021 Census, 35.3% of Brunswick's occupied private dwellings were separate houses, 34.1% were flats or apartments and 29.3% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- 48.1% of Brunswick households rented their home at the 2021 Census, against 26.2% owned with a mortgage and 23.7% owned outright.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- Merri-bek's service permit names removalists and lets the vehicle park all day in green-timed areas of one hour or more on the street being serviced, for up to four weeks; it is not valid in clearways, no stopping areas or loading zones.Source: Merri-bek City Council
- Under its General Local Law 2018, Merri-bek requires a permit to park or use a vehicle 7.5 metres or longer, or over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass, on council land.Source: ABLIS (Australian Government) listing for Merri-bek City Council
- Each Merri-bek property with council bins gets 2 cubic metres of booked hard waste a year, renewed on 1 July, and the allowance follows the address, not the people living there.Source: Merri-bek City Council
A mixed suburb, so every move is different
Brunswick has a more even mix of homes than the suburbs closer to the city. At the 2021 Census 35.3% were separate houses, 34.1% flats or apartments and 29.3% semi-detached, terrace or townhouses. A move from a house with a driveway is a different job from a second-floor walk-up off Sydney Road, so tell the removalist which you have. See house removals or apartment and unit moves.
Close to half of Brunswick households rent (48.1% in 2021).
Merri-bek's service permit
Merri-bek City Council offers a service permit that names removalists. It lets the vehicle park all day in green-timed areas of one hour or more on the street being serviced, for up to four weeks, but not in clearways, no stopping areas or loading zones (Merri-bek City Council). You apply with proof of address and the removalist's quote showing the dates, or the removalist can apply with your written consent. Ask for the quote early so you have time to apply.
A truck 7.5 metres or longer, or over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass, needs a separate Merri-bek permit to park or be used on council land under the General Local Law 2018 (ABLIS listing for Merri-bek).
Hard waste follows the address
Every Merri-bek property with council bins gets 2 cubic metres of booked hard waste a year, renewed on 1 July, and tenants can book it. The allowance belongs to the address, so if you move into a place where it is already used, you wait until July or pay for a collection (Merri-bek City Council). Use yours before you leave, then request a free quote.
Common questions
Is there a parking permit for removalists in Brunswick?
Yes. Merri-bek's service permit names removalists and lets the truck park all day in green-timed areas of one hour or more on your street. It does not cover clearways, no stopping areas or loading zones.
What do I need to apply for the service permit?
Proof of address and a removalist's quote showing the move dates. A removalist can also apply for you with your written consent.
Can I use the hard waste collection when I move in?
Only if the address still has some of its yearly 2 cubic metres left. The allowance follows the property, not the people, and renews on 1 July.