Brighton, QLD 4017 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brighton is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4017, home to 9,664 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 17 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,664
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,981 /week
- Median personal income
- $910 /week
- Median family income
- $2,424 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Petrie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,993
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St John Fisher College (Bracken Ridge)
- Bracken Ridge State School
- Bracken Ridge State High School
- Nashville State School
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Bracken Ridge)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 76 bus stops
- Quinlan St at Bracken Ridge near Barrett St
- Barrett St at McKeering-Barrett
- McKeering St at Shane Street, stop 38
- Cramb St near McKeering St, stop 39
- Barrett St at Bracken Ridge Library, stop 37
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 restaurants
- 23 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 11.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 98.7% of the 4,097 resolvable premises in Brighton. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 98.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brighton?
Brighton (QLD 4017) had 9,664 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Brighton?
The median advertised rent in Brighton is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brighton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Brighton covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St John Fisher College (Bracken Ridge) (0.6 km), Bracken Ridge State School (0.9 km), Bracken Ridge State High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brighton?
Brighton is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brighton?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Brighton?
In Brighton, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (11.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Brighton?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brighton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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