SA · Holdfast Bay Council

Brighton, 5048

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,013

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.2%

Median age

49

Median income

$1,692/wk

Employment rate

56.2%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$1,428,000

Languages at home

8.5%non-English

Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Portuguese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

61.6/100
Good

Top 5% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
What Brighton is known for: Coastal, Heritage area, High desirability, Green suburb, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Life in Brighton revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Neighbouring pockets and the city remain accessible for work, dining and weekends away from the beach. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.

A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.

Against similar coastal suburbs, community and employment, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.

At a glance

Brighton snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.43M

+9.1% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Houses $700 · Units $550

Population (ERP)

4,013

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#5

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

78th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

71st

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

78th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
61.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 5% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
859th in Australia
State rank
32nd in SA
Peer rank
#5 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#8 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$550
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$700
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$620
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
25
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,428,000
Median price change
+9.1%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

4,013(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +5.2% over 5 years · 71th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+5.2%
Change in 1 year
+37
Change in 5 years
+199
Growth rank in SA
71th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,200), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,834
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,692
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
135 of 1,777
Median monthly mortgage
$1,939
Employment rate
56.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,030 / 533 / 74 (+ 15 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
293
Against the person
38
Against property
255
Rate per 1,000 residents
73
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 101 residents
State safety percentile
77.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
99
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.7%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault17
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental30
  • Other Theft97
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
  • Theft From Shop87

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,079
Median ICSEA percentile
78th
School list
  • Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 726 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • McAuley Community SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 451 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Brighton Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 1,737 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1079 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 179 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Paringa Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1101 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 515 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Brighton Centre of Deaf Education1 Highet AvenueSpecialist Facilities

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Emali Early Learning Centre - Brightonchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

22 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brighton Railway Station
  • Stop 35 Brighton Rd - West side
  • Stop 36 Cedar Ave - East side
  • Stop 36A Cedar Ave - East side
  • Stop 37 Brighton Rd - West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

306 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

9 restaurants · 7 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 5 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options26 food & drink venues nearby
  • Decent local green space7 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport22 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.83
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
6.78
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.83
Food & drink(26)
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Blue Bird BakeryBakery
  • Brighton Jetty BakeryBakery
  • Buns on BrightonBakery
  • Twisted TreatsBakery
  • Alimentary EateryCafe
  • Big Shots Cafe and BarCafe
  • Brighton Food & WineCafe
  • In Thais CafeCafe
  • Saigon ƠiCafe
  • The Alchemist's KitchenCafe
  • The Seller DoorCafe
  • Brighton TakeawayFast food
  • CrustFast food
  • Hooked on Chicken and GrillFast food
  • ZambreroFast food
  • Esplanade HotelPub
  • A Cafe Etc...Restaurant
  • Beach PitRestaurant
  • Charlies DinerRestaurant
  • CharminarRestaurant
  • Chicken Spot & Pizza BarRestaurant
  • Fasta PastaRestaurant
  • Juniper and PineRestaurant
  • Ninja Sushi & Noodle BarRestaurant
  • Vientiane Thai-Laos RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(7)
  • Brighton City MeatButcher
  • OTRConvenience store
  • FoodlandSupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
  • Emali Early Learning Centre - BrightonChildcare
  • Multiple SolutionsCommunity centre
  • Kindergarten
  • Brighton Library - City of Holdfast BayLibrary
  • Brighton Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(4)
  • National PharmaciesPharmacy
  • Pharmacy
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
  • Brighton Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(18)
  • 45 Training Brighton SAGym
  • Fitstop BrightonGym
  • Kefi Studio PilatesGym

    447 Brighton Road

  • Bindarra ReservePark
  • Jack Chaston ParkPark
  • Park (5)
  • Playground
  • Brighton Pump TrackSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (5)
Entertainment(1)
  • Windsor TheatresCinema
Transport(19)

18 bus stops · 1 train stations

Other(64)
  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Artwork (4)
  • GyreArtwork
  • Hang LooseArtwork
  • Kathleen (Kitty) WhyteArtwork
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bespoke Facial Body ClinicBeauty salon
  • Brighton Jetty Nail Bar & BeautyBeauty salon
  • Bench (37)
  • Bicycle Parking (6)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Brighton CrashCar repair
  • Car wash
  • SalvosCharity
  • VinniesCharity
  • Aqua LivingClothes
  • Eva & Paige EmporiumClothes
  • Get into the MooseClothes

    Unit 1 49 Jetty Road

  • BRIGHTON MITRE 10Doityourself
  • Drinking water (5)
  • Karl Chehade Dry CleaningDry Cleaning
  • Force Electronics PTY Ltd.Electronics
  • Brighton FloristFlorist
  • Brighton UBET UBET (TAB)Gambling
  • Garden (14)
  • Have You Met CharlieGift
  • Lotus Lifestyle1Gift
  • Brighton Barber ShopHairdresser
  • ChapsHairdresser
  • Euphoria HairHairdresser
  • Kaz HairHairdresser
  • Zink The Element of HairHairdresser
  • Happy Wanderer Caravan Accessories RV Supply Store
  • CopenhagenIce Cream
  • St Louis GelateriaIce Cream
  • City Of Holdfast BayInformation
  • James Ramsey Manufacturing JewellerJewelry

    Unit Shop 3 515 Brighton Road

  • Esplanade HotelOutdoor Seating
  • Brighton Park 'n' RideParking
  • Parking (72)
  • Parking Space (4)
  • OTR BrightonPetrol station

    480 484 Brighton Road

  • Picnic Table (6)
  • Brighton Catholic ParishPlace of worship
  • Brighton Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Church of ChristPlace of worship
  • Coastlands churchPlace of worship
  • Lighthouse Community ChurchPlace of worship

    26 Jetty Road, Brighton

  • St Jude's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
  • Trinity BayPlace of worship
  • Post Box
  • Australia Post - Brighton 5048Post office
  • Public toilets
  • Brighton Fresh SeafoodsSeafood
  • Shelter (8)
  • Shower (7)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Jetty BabesToys
  • Helloworld TravelTravel Agency
  • Brighton TyrepowerTyres
  • Waste Basket (12)
  • The Boxing RoomYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

7 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Brighton Catholic Parish
  • Brighton Uniting Church
  • Church of Christ
  • Coastlands church
  • Lighthouse Community Church

    26 Jetty Road, Brighton

  • St Jude's Anglican Church
  • Trinity Bay

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Brighton Day Surgery (0.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Private Day Only Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
No emergency department listed
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Brighton Day Surgery1 Jetty RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA)SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
138
Participants per 1,000 residents
34.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 16°
Rainfall
49 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 13°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 8°
Rainfall
161 mm · ~20 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 11°
Rainfall
95 mm · ~12 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 53 proposals
  • August 2026

  • A pair of 2 level detached dwellings and tree damaging activity
    13 ROBERTS ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Two level detached dwelling
    2 SWAN ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Ancillary accommodation and verandah
    165 ESPLANADE BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • 1 into 2 Torrens title land division
    15 CAMBRIDGE TCE BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment 26A0608
    34 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Internal Bathroom added to upper storey
    32 KING GEORGE AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Two level detached dwelling
    1C GEMMELL ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • 26A1309. Land division creating 1 additional allotment. (1 into 2) Existing building to be demolished.
    2 SWAN ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • LED Advertising Sign
    532 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition
    1 RUDFORD ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Swim spa and safety barrier
    UNIT 2 5A BINDARRA RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Removal of a significant tree
    14 GRATTON ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Replace the existing passenger lift located inside the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club
    146 -148 ESPLANADE BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    12 ORASTON AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • June 2026

  • Building alterations and advertising display
    447 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and safety barrier
    2 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Modification of existing outbuilding and construction of new freestanding Home Gym and Games Room Structure. Associated site works.
    36 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Shed in rear yard
    7 RUDFORD ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Two level detached dwelling with basement, swimming pool, retaining and fencing
    5 INDRA TCE BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • Advertising display on northern roof fascia
    SHOP 1-7 430 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • We propose to install a plunge pool with electric heating, plug and go. Pool measures 2m in diameter with a height of 1.5m
    5 PARK CR BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Flat roof steel frame verandah
    UNIT 1-9 17 OLD BEACH RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Verandah
    25 FULTON ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Repairs to the balcony that overhangs on Jetty Road. Two posts and two fascia boards need urgent replacement as they have rotted.
    63 JETTY RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Verandah & deck
    14A SEXTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding - Shed
    11 MCCOY ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions and verandah to rear of existing dwelling and swimming pool
    44 LEWIS ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Opening Roof Verandah
    130 ESPLANADE BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Verandah and Deck
    10 DUNLUCE AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Verandah
    16 MCCOY ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of two (2) verandahs
    37 GARDINER AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • two storey dwelling
    30 FULTON ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Three storey detached dwelling
    15 CAMBRIDGE TCE BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
  • New and replacement advertising across both frontages, perforated, decorative window and balcony screens
    66 -74 JETTY RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Swimming pool & safety fences
    7 RUDFORD ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Proposed Swimming Pool & Safety Barriers
    18 ROBERTS ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Verandah
    52 STURT RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Removal of dangerous tree to root movement and lims coming down in strong winds.
    30 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment in a hammerhead configuration
    8 WENLOCK ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 1 48 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

32 heritage places

  • Anglican Church Complex2/ 444 Brighton Road BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • Attached Shops and Residence20-20a Cedar Avenue BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • Brighton Bowling Club Memorial Gates11-17 Keelara Street BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • Brighton Municipal Offices and Council Chambers24 Jetty Road BRIGHTONState heritage
  • Brighton Public School and Residence442 Brighton Road BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • Butcher's Shop49 Jetty Road BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • Former Police Station507 Brighton Road BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • Former Residence (Ringwood)14 Jetty Road BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • House34 The Crescent BRIGHTONLocal heritage
  • House15 Margate Street BRIGHTONLocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Boothby
Member of Parliament
Louise MILLER-FROST (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
129,524
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).

Coalition 37.6%Labor 62.4%

1.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +10.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BrightonLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
  • Brighton SouthLabor 60.7% · Coalition 39.3% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • SeacliffLabor 65.1% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Brighton WestLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • WarradaleLabor 67.7% · Coalition 32.3% TPP (2025)1.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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