Brighton East
VIC 3187 · Bayside
16,757 (2021) → 17,554 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brighton East is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, VIC 3187, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.29M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brighton East has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.49%), China (3.86%), South Africa (1.77%), New Zealand (1.44%), India (1.16%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.58%), Greek (2.72%), Russian (2.07%), Italian (1.31%), Spanish (0.67%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Leonard's CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1174
- Gardenvale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1165
- St Finbar's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1139
- Brighton Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
- Haileybury College - Brighton BoysCombined · Independent
- Melbourne Montessori School - Brighton East CampusCombined · Independent
- Haileybury College - Brighton GirlsCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bentleigh West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1146
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1157
- Xavier College - Billilla Annex CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.4km
- Brighton Primary School-Brighton Primary School Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 1.5km
- Brighton Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
- Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1160
- Firbank Grammar School - Second CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- St Joan of Arc SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1170
- Hampton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1161
- Firbank Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1143
- Brighton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1133
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1140
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Brighton East
Is Brighton East safe?
Brighton East has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,700 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brighton East?
In Brighton East, the .
How far is Brighton East from Melbourne CBD?
Brighton East is about 12.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brighton East?
Brighton East has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1149 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brighton East?
Brighton East has a transport score of 90/100 and 51 bus stops.