Brighton East vs Brighton North

Brighton North scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brighton North (1133) sits above Brighton East (1130).

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Brighton East and Brighton North side by side

MeasureBrighton EastBrighton North
Price and market
Median house$2,050,000–
Median unit$1,252,500–
Renting
House rent$940/wk–
Unit rent$630/wk–
Owner occupied75.0%–
Renter occupied20.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11301133
Lifestyle and people
Walk score34100
Transit score1020
Bike score100100
Population16,757–
Median age45–
Climate
Annual rainfall617 mm617 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Brighton North edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1130).

Brighton East vs Brighton North: common questions

Does Brighton East or Brighton North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brighton North scores 1133 vs 1130 in Brighton East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Brighton East or Brighton North?

Brighton North scores 100/100 on walkability vs 34/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.