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
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 1157
- Elsternwick Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1152
- Brighton Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
- Firbank Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1143
- Brighton Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1133
- Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1130
- St James' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1123
- Xavier College - Billilla Annex CampusCombined · Catholic
- Xavier College - Kostka HallCombined · Catholic
- Brighton Primary School-Brighton Primary School Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
- Firbank Grammar School - Second CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gardenvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1165
- Melbourne Montessori School - Brighton East CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- Leibler Yavneh CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1127
- St Finbar's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1139
- Brighton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1118
- Wesley College - Elsternwick CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4km
- St Leonard's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1174
- Haileybury College - Brighton BoysCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- Japanese School of MelbourneCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1105
- Haileybury College - Brighton GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1140
- Sholem Aleichem College - Senior CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 1145 (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.