Brighton
VIC 3186 • Greater Melbourne
About Brighton
Brighton is Melbourne's premier beachside suburb, an affluent enclave of 23,300 in Bayside, located 11 kilometres from the CBD. The Sandringham line serves Brighton Beach station, while the iconic bathing boxes provide one of Melbourne's most photographed landmarks. Grand homes on tree-lined streets meet pristine bay beaches in a suburb that defines bayside prestige.
Church Street Brighton offers upscale shopping and dining, while the beach and foreshore provide recreation in beautiful surroundings. The community is established and affluent, with families prioritising lifestyle and schooling. Brighton attracts wealthy families and professionals seeking beachside living in Melbourne's most prestigious coastal suburb, where heritage homes, excellent schools, and beach access combine in one of Australia's most desirable addresses.
Brighton falls under postcode 3186 and is governed by Bayside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brighton (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesChurch Street Brighton 3186 VIC
Schools
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90 Outer Crescent
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59 Wilson Street
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Windermere Crescent
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453 New Street
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Murphy Street
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51 Outer Crescent
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 1,262
- 2. China 812
- 3. New Zealand 363
- 4. South Africa 272
- 5. United States 243
- 6. Italy 187
- 7. India 179
- 8. Germany 160
- 9. Scotland 159
- 10. Ireland 139
- 11. Greece 124
- 12. Malaysia 121
- 13. Poland 115
- 14. Hong Kong 95
- 15. Singapore 90
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)