Brighton is a coastal middle-ring metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Bayside Council, characterised by heritage listings. Notable landmarks include St Andrews Church Precinct, St James Church & Presbytery and Brighton Beach Railway Station.
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Local school ICSEA scores are among the highest in the peer group, placing it among the highest-ranked middle-ring metropolitan suburbs. University qualifications are among the highest in the peer group, with university qualifications 38% above the peer median, and household incomes are a relative strength, with household incomes 40% above the peer median, and working from home is another of the suburb's defining strengths, with working from home 47% above the peer median. Housing is among the most expensive in its peer group.
Brighton is a better fit for people who value school quality and university qualifications more than lower housing costs.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Middle-ring metropolitan suburb · compared with middle-ring metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (135)
Strengths
Local school ICSEA scores are among the highest in the peer group
University qualifications are among the highest in the peer group
Household incomes are a relative strength
Working from home is a relative strength
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
Weaknesses
Housing is among the most expensive in its peer group
What stands out
Brighton Beach
Middle Brighton Beach
Overseas-born and multilingual community
Heritage listings
St Andrews Church Precinct
St James Church & Presbytery
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★☆☆☆
Professionals★★★★☆
Retirees★★☆☆☆
Students★★☆☆☆
Budget buyers★★☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Brighton compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$3.35M
+7.8% change
Median rent
$825/wk
Population (ERP)
24,876
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
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
#6
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Crime rate
55th
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
76th
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
25%
2021 Census tenure
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
95th
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
63.9/100 — Good
State standing
Top 4% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
236th in Australia
State rank
44th in VIC
Peer rank
#6 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#9 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
99%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
All types (Sep 2025)
$825
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$3,355,000
Median price change
+7.8%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
+1.2% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 76th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.2%
5-year growth
+0.9%
Change in 1 year
+302
Change in 5 years
+219
Growth rank in VIC
76th 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 (~25,600), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
Population
23,252
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$2,710
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,238 of 10,217
Median monthly mortgage
$3,467
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$600
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
46.5% / 29% / 24.5%
Employment rate
57.2%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
44.9% / 3.1% / 35.7%
Walked or cycled to work
3.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5,133 / 2,011 / 1,777 (+ 57 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
47.7% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 5.6% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified47.7% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified10% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational5.6% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below36.7% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce31.6%
Society and culture16.6%
Health12.7%
Engineering and related technologies8.9%
Education8.8%
Creative arts5.5%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$75,556
98th percentile in VIC · +29% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$73,779
94th percentile in VIC · +13% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
21.0%
96th percentile in VIC · +52% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$181,416
99th percentile in VIC · +186% vs Australia
Residents with business income
10.0%
27th percentile in VIC · -4% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3186 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
17,354
Taxpayers reporting net rent
3,623
Median net rent
$272
Taxpayers reporting business income
1,692
Taxable income vs state median
+42%
Salary / wages vs state median
+26%
Rental investment vs state median
+62%
Super vs state median
+125%
Business income vs state median
-9%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
16.3% speak a language other than English at home; 28.4% born overseas
Language at home
18,711 English only · 3,655 other
Non-English at home
16.3%
Born overseas
6,369 (28.4%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
59 (0.3%)
Australian citizens
20,228
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
33
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Mandarin393 · 27.2%
Greek205 · 14.2%
Russian131 · 9.1%
Italian113 · 7.8%
Spanish62 · 4.3%
Cantonese56 · 3.9%
German56 · 3.9%
French50 · 3.5%
Religion
46.5%Most common religion · Christianity
Christianity is the most common response at 46.5%, while 41.1% reported no religion.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
41.1%
38.8%
Christianity
46.5%
40.9%
Other / not stated
12.4%
20.3%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
21.9%
20.5%
Anglican
13.7%
6.5%
Eastern Orthodox
3.9%
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.6%
2.4%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted 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 (2026)
1,483
Against the person
162
Against property
1,026
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 144 residents
State crime-rate percentile
54.7th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.8%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
697
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
28.02
Most common offence types
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary104
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft98
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle257
B43 Steal From A Retail Store127
B49 Other Theft121
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
Firbank Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1152 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 1,046 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
Brighton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,480 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 550 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
St James' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 146 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
St Joan of Arc SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1170 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 402 students · Top SEA quarter 68% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 1,204 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Brighton Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1146 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 264 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Gardenvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 617 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Elsternwick Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 463 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Leibler Yavneh CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1123 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 559 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
Brighton Beach Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Brighton Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Elsternwick Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Elwood CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Elwood Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Gardenvale Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Hampton Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
Strong café and dining scene — 76 food & drink venues nearby
Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
Well connected by public transport — 162 public transport stops
Good everyday shopping nearby — 11 shops and services
Strong local sport and recreation — 23 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.95
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.27
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.03
Food & drink(76)
Bakers DelightBakery
99 Church Street
BlakeawayBakery
111 Church Street
Brumby's BakeriesBakery
Church Street, Brighton
Keith Homemade CakesBakery
46 Church Street
LaurentBakery
73 Church Street
ZouxBakery
105 Church Street
Bar
Brighton
mothersMilk BrightonBar
Bay Street, Brighton
Olympic BarBar
The BathsBar
Brighton
Back 2 NatureCafe
393 Bay Street
Bay Street Grill and PasteCafe
296 Bay Street, Brighton
Beach House BrightonCafe
133 Esplanade, Brighton
Bowl Me OverCafe
414 New Street, Brighton
Bright 'N' FreshCafe
Brighton SchoolhouseCafe
Dumpling ParlourCafe
423 Bay Street
Hecho En MexicoCafe
299 Bay Street, Brighton
Holy Grounds CafeCafe
90 Church Street
Le Cinque TerreCafe
289 Bay Street, Brighton
Little SisterCafe
350 Bay Street, Brighton
MylkCafe
65 Church Street
North Point CafeCafe
Pearl on BayCafe
300 Bay Street, Brighton
Raw GaloreCafe
21 Carpenter Street
RoCafe
411 Bay Street
rocksaltCafe
364 Bay Street, Brighton
SuperrandomCafe
416 New Street, Brighton
The BathsCafe
Brighton
The BeaneryCafe
69 Church Street
Two Many ChefsCafe
305 Bay Street, Brighton
ZeppelinCafe
368 Bay Street, Brighton
Betty's BurgersFast food
22-24 Church Street
Brighton Bay Pizza & PastaFast food
322 Bay Street, Brighton
Captain & Co.Fast food
310 Bay Street, Brighton
Fish n chipsFast food
Fish TankFast food
20 Church Street
Flatheads Fish & ChipsFast food
Brighton
IsukiFast food
Brighton
Pacco Pizzeria, Bakery & DeliFast food
7 Church Street
Rice & NoodleFast food
Bay Street, Brighton
SubwayFast food
SubwayFast food
15A Church Street
The Royale BrothersFast food
Unit Rear 1 Church Street
Turkish PlaceFast food
344 Bay Street
Half MoonPub
Church Street
Hotel BrightonPub
286 Bay Street, Brighton
Hotel New BayPub
10 Greek PlatesRestaurant
AkabaRestaurant
293 Bay Street, Brighton
Akiya Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
Bistro La ProvenceRestaurant
Botticelli of BrightonRestaurant
40A Church Street
Brighton InternationalRestaurant
Buffalo BoyRestaurant
279 Bay Street, Brighton
Dendi DeliRestaurant
Church Street, Brighton
FlorinetineRestaurant
Church Street, Brighton
FujiyamaRestaurant
292 Bay Street, Brighton
Hachi KichiRestaurant
370 Bay Street, Brighton
House of PanRestaurant
121A Church Street
Humble HouseRestaurant
11 Church Street
IchikaRestaurant
Indian PalaceRestaurant
Kokoro SushiRestaurant
39A Church Street
OsteriyaRestaurant
PantryRestaurant
1 Church Street
PantryRestaurant
9 Church Street
Shalimar Indian RestaurantRestaurant
343 Bay Street, Brighton
Siriphren ThaiRestaurant
325 Bay Street, Brighton
TakersRestaurant
Ten Greek PlatesRestaurant
136 - 138 Martin Street
ThaicoonRestaurant
119 Church Street
The BathsRestaurant
Brighton
Vivace RistoranteRestaurant
317 Bay Street, Brighton
Waterfront BrightonRestaurant
25-27 Church Street
White RabbitRestaurant
118 Church Street
Shopping(23)
BWSBottle shop
LiquorlandBottle shop
LiquorlandBottle shop
24-36 Church Street, Brighton
Vintage CellarsBottle shop
98 Church Street
Church Street ButcherButcher
85 Church Street
Crowley's ButcheryButcher
7-ElevenConvenience store
Convenience store
Bright 'N' FreshGreengrocer
Fruit SpecialistsGreengrocer
Mint Food StoreGreengrocer
107 Church Street
Red Cross ShopOp shop
115 Church Street
Dendy PlazaShopping centre
Shopping centre
62-66 Church Street
Shopping centre
72-74 Church Street
ColesSupermarket
26 Church Street, Brighton
ColesSupermarket
380 Bay Street
Dockendorf GrocerSupermarket
12 Cochrane Street
WoolworthsSupermarket
104 Church Street
Everyday services(16)
BOMATM
Commonwealth BankATM
NABATM
ANZBank
Unit 2 54 Church Street
Bendigo BankBank
Unit 5 50 Church Street
BOMBank
53-55 Church Street
Commonwealth BankBank
89-91 Church Street
NABBank
33 Church Street
WestpacBank
94 Church Street
Evie NetworksEV charging
Laundry
Laundry Box Organic Dry CleanersLaundry
109 Church Street
Brighton PetroleumPetrol station
Australia PostPost office
374 Bay Street, Brighton
Australia Post agencyPost office
Brighton Post OfficePost office
Brighton
Community(5)
Brighton LibraryLibrary
Brighton Primary SchoolSchool
59 Wilson Street
St James Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
6 St James Close
Star of the Sea CollegeSchool
78 Martin Street
Brighton Town HallTownhall
Health & services(14)
Brighton Spine & Sports ClnicClinic
441 Bay Street, Brighton
Brighton Dental GroupDentist
Brighton PeriodonticsDentist
Unit 1 31 Church Street
Bupa Dental BrightonDentist
Dentalcare On BayDentist
Love DentalDentist
Brighton CabriniHospital
243 New Street, Brighton
Brighton Family Medical CenreMedical clinic
412 Bay Street, Brighton
Genesis Medial CentreMedical clinic
New Street Medical CentreMedical clinic
393 New Street, Brighton
Brighton Discount ChemistPharmacy
Brighton Health PharmacyPharmacy
33 Church Street
chemistPharmacy
Chemist WarehousePharmacy
363 Bay Street, Brighton
Sport & outdoors(74)
Beach (12)
Brighton BeachBeach
Dendy Street BeachBeach
Elwood BeachBeach
Hampton BeachBeach
Middle Brighton BeachBeach
Sandown Street BeachBeach
Boat ramp
Bay TrailCycling route
Bike: Martin StCycling route
Elster Canal PathCycling route
Elster Creek TrailCycling route
Nepean Highway TrailCycling route
Rosstown Rail TrailCycling route
Bayside City CouncilDrinking water
Drinking water (4)
Southeast WaterDrinking water
Ideal Personal FitnessGym
377 Bay Street, Brighton
Yalukit Willam Nature ReserveNature reserve
Brighton Coastal ReservePark
Brighton Croquet ClubPark
Brighton Library GardensPark
Cora Lynn ParkPark
Park (9)
Robert Grieve V.C. ReservePark
Well Street Neighbourhood ParkPark
7 Well Street, Brighton
William Street ReservePark
Wilson ReservePark
Playground (5)
Bayside City CouncilPublic toilets
Public toilets
Sports field
William Street ReserveSports field
Brighton Swim School AquaticsSwimming pool
447 Bay Street
Swimming pool (14)
Places to stay(3)
Brighton SavoyHotel
150 Esplanade
Brighton Serviced ApartmentsHotel
408 Bay Street, Brighton
Espresso Apartments Brighten 3Hotel
Unit 10 110 Martin Street
Entertainment(5)
Bayside GalleryArts centre
Palace Brighton BayCinema
Brighton Bathing BoxesViewpoint
Esplanade
Viewpoint (2)
Transport(28)
19 bus stops · 9 train stations
Other(165)
HandworksArt
80 Church Street
Artwork
Summertime 2017Artwork
Brighton Bathing BoxesAttraction
bloom hearing specialistsAudiologist
113 Church Street
BlackPink NailsBeauty salon
25 Carpenter Street
Brighton Beauty TherapyBeauty salon
BuffBeauty salon
47R Church Street
Foxy NailsBeauty salon
128 Church Street
Laser Clinics AustraliaBeauty salon
101 Church Street
Bayside City CouncilBench
Bench (81)
Brighton CyclesBicycle
132 Church Street
TrekBicycle
78 Church Street
Bayside City CouncilBicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking (16)
Bicycle Repair Station (2)
Bird Bath
Royal Brighton Yacht ClubBoatyard
Brighton
Thesaurus BooksBooks
Church Street
Top Title BooksBooks
Church Street, Brighton
AUTOWORXCar repair
37 Well Street
Chocolate BoxChocolate
Unit 1 52 Church Street
2XUClothes
44 Church Street
Assembly LabelClothes
88 Church Street
Buckets and SpadesClothes
19A Carpenter Street
CableClothes
15B Church Street
CamillaClothes
15C Church Street
Carla ZampattiClothes
44C Church Street
Clothes
47 Church Street
Cotton On KidsClothes
45 Church Street
Country RoadClothes
42A Church Street, Brighton
DecjubaClothes
81 Church Street
Eco D.Clothes
23 Church Street
Elka CollectiveClothes
68 yes
FeathersClothes
31 Church Street
FlannelClothes
GazmanClothes
60 Church Street
gormanClothes
37A Church Street, Brighton
gorman PlaygroundClothes
43 Church Street
HossClothes
19 Church Street
HuskClothes
21 Church Street
Hype DCClothes
Unit 1 54 Church Street
Josephine'sClothes
Bay Street
Little CoutureClothes
Unit 3 50 Church Street
Melissa M FashionClothes
57 Church Street
MottoClothes
83 Church Street
NikeClothes
71 Church Street
OrotonClothes
13 Church Street
Rodd & GunnClothes
82 Church Street
Rodney ClarkClothes
44A Church Street
SABA BrightonClothes
38 Church Street
ScottieClothes
34 Carpenter Street
SeedClothes
39 Church Street, Brighton
Seed TeenClothes
Unit 1 39 Church Street
Silvermaple BoutiqueClothes
Unit 2 50 Church Street
SIRICCOClothes
Unit 6 50 Church Street
Sport ConsciousClothes
Unit 4 50 Church Street
SportscraftClothes
17 Church Street
The New TrendClothes
121 Church Street
TreneryClothes
46A Church Street
Vintage RoseClothes
372 Bay Street, Brighton
WitcheryClothes
79 Church Street
MECCACosmetics
56-58 Church Street
Theatre De La DanSeDancing School
House of Bread and PastriesDeli
155 Martin Street
Dojo
15 Church Street
Brighton Master Dry CleaningDry Cleaning
Dendee Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
44B Church Street
Bayleaves FloristFlorist
Brighton Flower ShopFlorist
15D Church Street
Bayside City CouncilFountain
Fountain
Accord InteriorsFurniture
Billilla GardensGarden
Garden (7)
Kamesburgh GardensGarden
Dame SalonHairdresser
427 Bay Street, Brighton
DecoHairdresser
Erin Benn Hair SalonHairdresser
23 Carpenter Street
Hairdresser
Hairdresser
381 Bay Street, Brighton
Hairhouse WarehouseHairdresser
42 Church Street
Salon MondeHairdresser
352 Bay Street, Brighton
Scizzor HandHairdresser
31 Carpenter Street
Tyler's Hair DesignHairdresser
136 Church Street
Gum Tree Good FoodHealth Food
422 New Street
AmplifonHearing Aids
Train WorldHobby
290 Bay Street, Brighton
AdairsHouseware
95-97 Church Street
Bed Bath N' TableHouseware
48 Church Street
Domestix HomewaresHouseware
Unit 8 50 Church Street
Hamish & GraceHouseware
29 Carpenter Street
Sheridan BrightonHouseware
Unit 1 50 Church Street
Lickings Fine Ice CreamIce Cream
Unit Rear 1 Church Street
YO-CHIIce Cream
Information
Brighton BaysicsInterior Decoration
Bay Street
Autumn Gallery Fine JewelleryJewelry
86 Church Street
Holloway DiamondsJewelry
54 Church Street
Victoria LilyJewelry
32 Carpenter Street
The Fish and Chip ShopKiosk
DellarteKitchen
2-8 St Andrews Street
Loading Dock
Natural Thai Massage & Skin CareMassage
Office ChoiceNewsagent
75-77 Church Street
TattsNewsagent
Brighton EyewearOptician
49 Church Street
Eyes On BrightonOptician
37 Church Street
OPSMOptician
36 Church Street
SpecsaversOptician
Unit 2 52 Church Street
Bayside City CouncilOutdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
The BathsOutdoor Seating
Bayside City CouncilParking
ColesParking
Parking
39R Church Street
Parking (65)
Parking Entrance (5)
Parking Space (7)
Picnic Table (2)
Place of worship
St Andrew’s Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
228 New Street
St Cuthbert's Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
St Joan of Arc Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
118 New Street
St Stephen's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
Australia PostPost Box
Post Box (3)
Middle Brighton Sea Baths and GymnasiumPublic Bath
Shelter (2)
Shoe Repair
121D Church Street
CinoriShoes
63 Church Street
Dolci FirmeShoes
103 Church Street
EccoShoes
36 Carpenter Street
Edward MellerShoes
70 yes
Frances NolanShoes
41 Church Street
James Paynter Real EstateShoes
Unit 1 103 Church Street
The Sneaker Store BrightonShoes
Unit 7 50 Church Street
WittnerShoes
18 Church Street
Bayside City CouncilShower
Shower
Sheridan HallSocial Facility
10 Marion Street
Ativ DesignsTailor
30 Carpenter Street
Oskar AlterationsTailor
134 Church Street
Raoul of BrightonTailor
Telephone (2)
TelstraTelephone
KidstuffToys
14 Church Street
Track (2)
Brighton TravelworldTravel Agency
12 Church Street
Flight CentreTravel Agency
Flight CentreTravel Agency
51 Church Street
italktravelTravel Agency
360 Bay Street
Vacant
320 Bay Street, Brighton
Vacant
365 Bay Street
Vacant
40 Church Street
Vending machine
Bayside City CouncilWaste Basket
Waste Basket (4)
Brighton Bay PhotosYes
351 Bay Street
Brighton CarpetsYes
Brighton ChocolatesYes
Cloud 9 On BayYes
HeadsYes
Picture FramingYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Places of worship
5 places of worship within ~1.5 km
Place of worship
St Andrew’s Anglican Church
228 New Street
St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church
St Joan of Arc Catholic Church
118 New Street
St Stephen's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
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.
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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
303 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
160 NORTH ROAD BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
11 - 25 New Dwellings Construction of a three-storey apartment building and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height in a Design and Development Overlay
3 ADAMSON STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Construction of an outbuilding normal to a dwelling within a Neighbourhood Character Overlay Schedule 5
32 DOWNES AVENUE BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay
79 OUTER CRESCENT BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2 New Dwellings Construction of two double storey dwellings and construction of a front fence exceeding a height of 1.2 metres
11 BOXSHALL STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Construction of one (1) dwelling on a lot with roof deck within a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1
154 ESPLANADE BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by a delegate
Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
17 HALIFAX STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Subdivision into 6 lots in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Design and Development Overlay
8-12 WERE STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - SBO Construct a building or construct or carry out works in a special building overlay
19 HUNTINGFIELD ROAD BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
3 New Dwellings Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres
33 LABURNUM STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
1 Dwelling - New - DDO Construction of one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
502 NEW STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Extension to one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
9B WALLACE GROVE BRIGHTON 3186Withdrawn
11 - 25 New Dwellings Construction of more than one dwelling on a lot
31 MALE STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
58 CHAMPION STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Change Hours of Operation Erection of a Gymnasium
90 OUTER CRESCENT BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Education Centre - New Building & Use Construction of a pergola, deck and tennis court lights to an existing secondary school in a NRZ3 & HO547 and associated demolition works
29-39 GROSVENOR STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of one dwelling on a lot of less than 500 square metre including a front fence in excess of 1.2 metres in height
87 WILLIAM STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of one dwelling on a lot of less than 500 square metres
1/18 WOLSELEY GROVE BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Residential Bldg - New Use & Building Construction of a three-storey building containing not more than 43 dwellings and Reduction of 1 visitor carparking space
7-9 COWRA STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
645 HAMPTON STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by a delegate
2 New Dwellings and Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Construction of two dwellings on a lot (above basement level), construction of a roof deck on land affected by Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 1), alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and a two lot subdivision on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
204 ESPLANADE BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Medical Centre - Alts/Adds to Bld Only Partial demolition and buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay, buildings and works in Commercial 1 Zone and reduction of car parking (1 space)
75 ASLING STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
5 New Dwellings and Carparking 5 New Dwellings Carparking
15 ROODING STREET BRIGHTON 3186Lapsed
2 New Dwellings To construct two (2) single storey dwellings and to construct a front fence that exceeds 1.5 metres in height in a General Residential Zone
162 NEW STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by a delegate
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of a dwelling and front fence on a lot less than 500 square metres
4 THOMSON STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by a delegate
Office - Alts/Adds to Building & Use and Carparking Construction of a four (4) storey building containing an office, shop and five (5) apartments and a reduction in car parking requirements
422 NEW STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Buildings and works in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1
2A SEACOMBE GROVE BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
7 BRIDGE STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Fence on a Lot < 500m2 Fence on a Lot < 500m2
1/706 HAMPTON STREET BRIGHTON 3186No permit required
Advertising Signs Construct and display two (2) business identification signs, four (4) internally illuminated signs and construct and carry out works to the existing building
22 CHURCH STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
18 STEWART STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
11 - 25 New Dwellings Construction of a three storey apartment building, over basement car parking, containing thirteen dwellings
18 WILLANSBY AVENUE BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2 New Dwellings construction of two dwellings on a lot and a front fence exceeding 1.5 metres in height and construct and carry out works in a Design and Development Overlay
166 NEW STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by a delegate
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2
10 HUNTLEY STREET BRIGHTON 3186NOD issued by a delegate
1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Partial demolition and Building and Works comprising an outbuilding in a Heritage Overlay
6 THULE COURT BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Minor Sports & Rec Fac - New Use Only Use of the site as a restricted recreation facility (personal training studio) and associated car parking waiver including for the ancillary use as a physiotherapist and associated business identification signage in a Heritage Overlay
306G BAY STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
60 LYNCH CRESCENT BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision that Realigns Boundaries Two (2) Lot Subdivision
96 WELL STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Existing Buildings Subdivision of Existing Buildings (VicSmart)
316 BAY STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
1 Dwelling - New - SBO Construct a building or construct or carry out works in a Special Building Overlay in accordance with the endorsed plans and subject to the following conditions
352 ST KILDA STREET BRIGHTON 3186Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/09/2026 and 01/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NORTH ROAD, MONTCLAIR AVENUE31 Aug 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/09/2026 and 01/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, NORTH ROAD31 Aug 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST JAMES CLOSE, NORTH ROAD01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.COCHRANE STREET, NORTH ROAD01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, THOMSON STREET01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, MURPHY STREET01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, COCHRANE STREET01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORTH ROAD, MURPHY STREET01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.COCHRANE STREET, NORTH ROAD01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Council Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST JAMES CLOSE, NORTH ROAD01 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
17 heritage places
BILLILLANH1155
BRIGHTON BEACH RAILWAY STATIONNH1077
BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL OFFICESNH1292
FORMER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHNH0724
FORMER OLD MELBOURNE GAOL BURIAL MARKERSNH2206
KAMESBURGHNH1186
KIORANH0621
KURING-GAINH2414
MIDDLE BRIGHTON RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1561
RAILWAY GATES NEW STREET BRIGHTONNH0269
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Heritage listings as established streetscape
Data sources & freshness
State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
99.8% of suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
Federal electorate
Goldstein
Member of Parliament
Tim WILSON (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
126,139
Turnout (2025)
94.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.0%Labor 46.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).
Coalition 59.2%Labor 40.8%
5.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +40.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
BrightonLabor 40.2% · Coalition 59.8% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
Middle BrightonLabor 39.2% · Coalition 60.8% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
Brighton NorthLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
Brighton BeachLabor 37.8% · Coalition 62.2% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
Brighton East UpperLabor 42.9% · Coalition 57.1% 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.
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 (12%)