Brighton
SA 5048 · Holdfast Bay
3,834 (2021) → 3,985 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brighton is a stable suburb in Holdfast Bay, SA 5048, about 12km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.49M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 95/100, and is right by the coast. Brighton has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (9.44%), Scotland (1.54%), New Zealand (1.36%), South Africa (0.99%), India (0.68%)
Top languages: Greek (0.76%), Mandarin (0.6%), Portuguese (0.57%), Italian (0.44%), Arabic (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
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: SA Police / OCSAR (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 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
Nearby (within 10km)
- McAuley Community SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1102
- Brighton Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1076
- Paringa Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1102
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1082
- Seacliff Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1092
- Warradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1042
- Stella Maris Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1078
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1078
- Darlington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 989
- Seaview High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1032
- Seaview Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1052
- Sunrise Christian School MarionCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1082
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Brighton
Is Brighton safe?
Brighton has a residential safety score of 87/100, 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 7,642 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brighton?
In Brighton, the median house price is $1.49M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Brighton from Adelaide CBD?
Brighton is about 12.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brighton?
Brighton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brighton?
Brighton has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 19 bus stops.