North Brighton

SA 5048 • Greater Adelaide

2,665
Population (2021)
$41,236
Median Income
1.18 km²
Area
14m
Elevation

About North Brighton

North Brighton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Holdfast Bay (City) area. With a population of 2,665 and a median income of $41,236, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.18 km² at an elevation of 14m, 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. North Brighton combines affordability with quality of life.

North 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
-35.01°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.18 km²
Elevation
14m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$395
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,272
Census 2021
2,665
17.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,736
Income 2021
$41,236
18.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,960
Born Overseas 548

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 199
  • 2. South Africa 38
  • 3. Scotland 26
  • 4. China 24
  • 5. Netherlands 21
  • 6. New Zealand 21
  • 7. India 18
  • 8. United States 17
  • 9. Iran 16
  • 10. Ireland 13
  • 11. Malaysia 12
  • 12. Poland 11
  • 13. Germany 8
  • 14. Canada 6
  • 15. Italy 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,161
Australian 908
Scottish 262
Irish 239
German 194
Chinese 67
Italian 65
Dutch 58
Greek 44
Polish 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,409
Both parents born in Australia
691
Both parents born overseas
340
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.1%
Christianity
38.2%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
79 (3.0%)
5-14 years
337 (12.6%)
15-19 years
162 (6.1%)
20-24 years
122 (4.6%)
25-34 years
140 (5.3%)
35-44 years
297 (11.1%)
45-54 years
371 (13.9%)
55-64 years
434 (16.3%)
65-74 years
429 (16.1%)
75-84 years
223 (8.4%)
85+ years
73 (2.7%)

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