Brighton
VIC 3186 · Bayside
23,252 (2021) → 24,560 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, VIC 3186, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $3.33M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 12 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is right by the coast. Brighton has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3186 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.43%), China (3.49%), New Zealand (1.56%), South Africa (1.17%), USA (1.05%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.96%), Greek (1.81%), Russian (1.31%), Italian (1.15%), Spanish (0.59%)
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 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joan of Arc SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1170
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1153
- Firbank Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1152
- Elsternwick Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
- Brighton Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1146
- Brighton Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1143
- St James' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1133
- Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1132
- Brighton Primary School-Brighton Primary School Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
- Firbank Grammar School - Second CampusCombined · Independent
- Xavier College - Kostka HallCombined · Catholic
- Xavier College - Billilla Annex CampusCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gardenvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1164
- Melbourne Montessori College - Brighton East CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- Leibler Yavneh CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1123
- St Finbar's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1136
- Wesley College - Elsternwick CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4km
- Brighton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1106
- St Leonard's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1184
- Haileybury College - Brighton BoysCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- Japanese School of MelbourneSecondary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1091
- Haileybury College - Brighton GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1142
- Adass Israel SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 932
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
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Is Brighton safe?
Brighton has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 5,045 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brighton?
In Brighton, the .
How far is Brighton from Melbourne CBD?
Brighton is about 10.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brighton?
Brighton has 12 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1147 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brighton?
Brighton has a transport score of 99/100 and 114 bus stops.