Brighton

SA 5048 • Greater Adelaide

3,834
Population (2021)
$45,500
Median Income
1.53 km²
Area
16m
Elevation

About Brighton

Brighton is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Holdfast Bay (City) area. With a population of 3,834 and a median income of $45,500, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.53 km² at an elevation of 16m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Brighton combines affordability with quality of life.

Brighton falls under postcode 5048 and is governed by Holdfast Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gibson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5048
Urban Area
Holdfast Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.02°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.53 km²
Elevation
16m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    437 - 441 Brighton Road Brighton 5048 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,939
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,564
Census 2021
3,834
7.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,492
Income 2021
$45,500
21.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,815
Born Overseas 915

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 362
  • 2. Scotland 59
  • 3. New Zealand 52
  • 4. South Africa 38
  • 5. India 26
  • 6. Brazil 21
  • 7. Ireland 21
  • 8. Italy 18
  • 9. Germany 17
  • 10. Canada 15
  • 11. China 15
  • 12. Netherlands 15
  • 13. Egypt 13
  • 14. Greece 13
  • 15. United States 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,826
Australian 1,282
Irish 461
Scottish 423
German 259
Italian 180
Greek 77
Dutch 59
Chinese 53
Polish 52

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,058
Both parents born in Australia
1,109
Both parents born overseas
562
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.0%
Christianity
46.2%
Islam
0.7%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
137 (3.6%)
5-14 years
376 (9.8%)
15-19 years
230 (6.0%)
20-24 years
167 (4.4%)
25-34 years
341 (8.9%)
35-44 years
436 (11.4%)
45-54 years
496 (12.9%)
55-64 years
616 (16.1%)
65-74 years
538 (14.0%)
75-84 years
327 (8.5%)
85+ years
159 (4.1%)

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