Brighton East at a glance
Median house
$2,050,000
Median unit
$1,252,500
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
16.8k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Brighton East.
The postcode for Brighton East is 3187 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Brighton East is $2,050,000.
Brighton East (3187) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,050,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Brighton East has roughly 16,757 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Brighton East scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brighton East's population at 16,757, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,757
Median age
45
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,050,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,252,500, roughly 39% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $410,000. Prices sit well 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
$2,050,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,252,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$835/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$2,050,000
$1,252,500
16,757
Median age: 45
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.12% (median rent $835/wk against a $2,050,000 price tag). Units yield 2.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.12%
Based on $2,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.49%
Based on $1,252,500 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 · May 202675%
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.
2
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.
34
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brighton East.
Local schools for Brighton East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brighton Secondary College
Bentleigh West Primary School
Gardenvale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brighton East.
- What is the median house price in Brighton East?
- The median house price in Brighton East, VIC 3187 is $2,050,000. The median unit price is $1,252,500.
- What is the Brighton East postcode?
- Brighton East is in the 3187 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Brighton East?
- Brighton East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3187. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Brighton East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $835, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Brighton East?
- There are 20 schools serving Brighton East on this page, including St Finbar's School, Brighton Secondary College, Bentleigh West Primary School.
- How walkable is Brighton East?
- Brighton East has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brighton East?
- Brighton East is close to North Road, Were Street Po, Patterson, Mckinnon, Bentleigh.
- What is the population of Brighton East?
- The population of Brighton East is approximately 16,757 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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