Bright at a glance
Median house
$1,065,000
Median unit
$670,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,426
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Bright.
The postcode for Bright is 3741 (VIC).
The median house price in Bright is $1,065,000.
Bright (3741) sits in the Unincorporated Vic region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,065,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bright has roughly 3,426 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bright scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bright's population at 3,426, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,426
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,065,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $670,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $213,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,065,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $670,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,065,000
$670,000
3,426
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.46% (median rent $300/wk against a $1,065,000 price tag). Units yield 1.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.46%
Based on $1,065,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.98%
Based on $670,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
77
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bright.
Local schools for Bright
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bright P-12 College
Wandiligong Primary School
Porepunkah Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bright.
- What is the median house price in Bright?
- The median house price in Bright, VIC 3741 is $1,065,000. The median unit price is $670,000.
- What is the Bright postcode?
- Bright is in the 3741 postcode, in VIC, in the Unincorporated Vic region.
- Where is Bright?
- Bright is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3741, in the Unincorporated Vic region.
- What is the average rent in Bright?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Bright?
- There are 3 schools serving Bright on this page, including Bright P-12 College, Wandiligong Primary School, Porepunkah Primary School.
- How walkable is Bright?
- Bright has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Bright?
- Bright is close to Germantown, Freeburgh, Wandiligong, Porepunkah, Buckland.
- What is the population of Bright?
- The population of Bright is approximately 3,426 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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