Brighton, VIC 3186 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brighton is an affluent bayside suburb 11 km south-east of Melbourne CBD, known for its beachfront location and iconic row of bathing boxes along Dendy Street Beach. It has a population of around 23,000 with average age 48 and high weekly earnings well above the Melbourne average. Housing comprises mostly detached family homes with median prices over $3 million.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,252
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,710 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,259 /week
- Median family income
- $3,778 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bayside (Vic.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Goldstein
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,467
- Median house price
- $3,285,000
- Rent share of household income
- 52%
Schools
- Brighton Grammar School
- Firbank Girls' Grammar School
- Brighton Secondary College
Transport
- Sandringham line — Brighton Beach, Middle Brighton, North Brighton, Gardenvale stations
- Route 64 tram
Lifestyle & amenities
Established affluent suburb home to professionals and families. Known for Dendy Street Beach bathing boxes, Church Street and Bay Street shopping strips, Royal Brighton Yacht Club, and proximity to golf courses.
- 25 cafés
- 53 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 45 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 11.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 89.7% of the 11,907 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: 9.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 89.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,493 across postcode 3186 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,091 property offences, 157 violent offences, 75 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brighton?
Brighton (VIC 3186) had 23,252 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Bayside (Vic.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Brighton?
The median advertised rent in Brighton is $1,400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brighton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Brighton. Nearest include: Brighton Grammar School, Firbank Girls' Grammar School, Brighton Secondary College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brighton?
Brighton is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (89.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brighton?
Across postcode 3186, 1,493 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,091), violent (157), drug offences (75). 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 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (11.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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