Brighton
TAS 7030 · Brighton
4,983 (2021) → 5,350 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brighton is a moderate growth suburb in Brighton, TAS 7030, about 22km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Brighton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brighton has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7030 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.14%), New Zealand (0.5%), Germany (0.36%), India (0.32%), Sri Lanka (0.26%)
Top languages: Sinhal (0.26%), German (0.14%), Punjabi (0.14%), Mandarin (0.12%), Hindi (0.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 883 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brighton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 921
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 910
Nearby (within 10km)
- Northern Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 952
- JRLF - Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 800
- St Paul's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 895
- JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 800
- JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 772
- JRLF - Gagebrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 787
- Bagdad Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 884
- St Virgil's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 8.7kmICSEA 1024
- Austins Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 894
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Brighton
How far is Brighton from Hobart CBD?
Brighton is about 21.9 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brighton?
Brighton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 916 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brighton?
Brighton has a transport score of 27/100 and 27 bus stops.