Brighton East vs Brighton
The verdict
Brighton East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $3.33M in Brighton. Brighton rates higher for transport (99 vs 90). Brighton is closer to the coast (940 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Brighton East rates higher (67 vs 56/100 in Brighton).
Scores
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 |
| Transport | 90 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 93 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,757 | 23,252 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,544 | $2,710 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.7% | 66.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 69.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Brighton East Moderate Growth · Brighton Moderate Growth
Property
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.29M | $3.33M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | $1.31M |
| House price YoY | -13.4% | -11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 555 | 731 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 298 | 370 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 137 | 90 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,700 | 5,045 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 12 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,149 | 1,145 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brighton East · Brighton
Transport
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 114 |
| Light rail stops | 10 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 710 m |
Liveability
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 51 |
| Parks | 10 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 940 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Brighton East | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,757 | 23,252 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,554 | 24,560 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,464 | 27,009 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brighton East or Brighton?
Brighton East has the higher residential safety score (Brighton East 67/100 vs Brighton 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Brighton East or Brighton?
Brighton East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $3.33M.
Which has better schools, Brighton East or Brighton?
Brighton East has a higher average school ICSEA (Brighton East 1149 vs Brighton 1145; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brighton East or Brighton?
Brighton has the higher transport score (Brighton East 90/100 vs Brighton 99/100).
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