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Brighton vs Deagon

The verdict

Deagon rates higher for transport (93 vs 59). Deagon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (40 vs 71 min).

Scores

BrightonDeagon
BrightonDeagon
Overall6384
Transport5993
Education6060
Liveability7095

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BrightonDeagon
Population9,6643,773
Median age4242
Median household income (wk)$1,981$1,605
Bachelor degree or higher39.2%35.6%
Born in Australia78.7%77.4%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Brighton · Deagon

Property

BrightonDeagon
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$650$580
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BrightonDeagon
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k931928
Motor vehicle theft /100k414424
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

BrightonDeagon
Total schools41
Government21
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,0661,013

See the full school list on each profile: Brighton · Deagon

Transport

BrightonDeagon
Transport score5993
Train stations01
Bus stops6824
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7140
Nearest train station (km)3.2 km380 m

Liveability

BrightonDeagon
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants70
Parks1511
Playgrounds74
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs30
Distance to coast (km)900 m1.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)19.5 km16.1 km
Nearest beach (km)4.9 km5.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)7.1 km7.7 km

Population & growth

BrightonDeagon
Population (2021)9,6643,773
Estimated 202510,0843,987
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.07%1.39%

Common questions

Which is safer, Brighton or Deagon?

Brighton and Deagon have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better schools, Brighton or Deagon?

Brighton has a higher average school ICSEA (Brighton 1066 vs Deagon 1013; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Brighton or Deagon?

Deagon has the higher transport score (Brighton 59/100 vs Deagon 93/100).

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Data sources

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