Brighton East vs Hampton
Brighton East (median $2,050,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Hampton ($2,225,000).
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Brighton East and Hampton side by side
| Measure | Brighton East | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,050,000 | $2,225,000 |
| Median unit | $1,252,500 | $950,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $940/wk | $895/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1130 | 1132 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 28 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,757 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 614 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.0°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
Brighton East scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hampton (1132) sits above Brighton East (1130).
- For buyers
- Brighton East is the lower entry point at $2,050,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Brighton East offers the higher gross rental yield (2.38% vs 2.09%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hampton edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1130).
Brighton East vs Hampton: common questions
Is Brighton East or Hampton cheaper to buy in?
Brighton East has the lower median house price at $2,050,000, roughly 8% below Hampton ($2,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brighton East or Hampton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hampton scores 1132 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 Hampton?
Brighton East scores 34/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Brighton East or Hampton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.38% in Brighton East vs 2.09% in Hampton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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