Overall score
North Brighton
47.9/100
South Brighton
40.8/100
North Brighton vs South Brighton, SA suburb comparison
North Brighton for families and beach lifestyle; South Brighton for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North BrightonSouth Brighton
Crime rate
North Brighton
33.9 / 1k
South Brighton
33.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Brighton
132
South Brighton
49
Population
North Brighton
2,665
South Brighton
2,763
Metric leadNorth Brighton 4South Brighton 6across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Brighton
- Best for familiesNorth Brighton
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Brighton
- Best for investmentNorth Brighton
- Best for best valueSouth Brighton
- Best for best schoolsNorth Brighton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | North Brighton | South Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.9 / 1k | 33.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 11 |
| Walkability | 23.5/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 41 |
| Population | 2,665 | 2,763 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
North Brighton reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; South Brighton is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
North Brighton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas South Brighton is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
North Brighton suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas South Brighton is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.