Brighton vs Hampton
The verdict
Hampton is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $3.33M in Brighton. Brighton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 37 min).
Scores
| Brighton | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 90 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brighton | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,252 | 13,518 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,710 | $2,682 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.1% | 65.1% |
| Born in Australia | 69.1% | 69.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Brighton Moderate Growth · Hampton Moderate Growth
Property
| Brighton | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.33M | $2.40M |
| Median unit price | $1.31M | $918K |
| House price YoY | -11.7% | 19.2% |
| 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 | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 731 | 658 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 370 | 385 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 90 | 133 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,045 | 4,853 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brighton | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,145 | 1,151 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brighton · Hampton
Transport
| Brighton | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 114 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 680 m |
Liveability
| Brighton | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 51 | 9 |
| Parks | 23 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 940 m | 960 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 14.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Brighton | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,252 | 13,518 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,560 | 14,340 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,009 | 15,702 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brighton or Hampton?
Hampton has the higher residential safety score (Brighton 56/100 vs Hampton 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Brighton or Hampton?
Hampton is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $3.33M.
Which has better schools, Brighton or Hampton?
Hampton has a higher average school ICSEA (Brighton 1145 vs Hampton 1151; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brighton or Hampton?
Brighton and Hampton have similar transport scores.
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