Brighton East vs Mckinnon
Mckinnon (median $1,850,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Brighton East ($2,050,000).
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Brighton East and Mckinnon side by side
| Measure | Brighton East | Mckinnon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,050,000 | $1,850,000 |
| Median unit | $1,252,500 | $870,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $940/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1130 | 1124 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 84 |
| Transit score | 10 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,757 | 6,878 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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
Mckinnon scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brighton East (1130) sits above Mckinnon (1124).
- For buyers
- Mckinnon is the lower entry point at $1,850,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 East edges out on average school ICSEA (1130 vs 1124).
Brighton East vs Mckinnon: common questions
Is Brighton East or Mckinnon cheaper to buy in?
Mckinnon has the lower median house price at $1,850,000, roughly 10% below Brighton East ($2,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brighton East or Mckinnon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brighton East scores 1130 vs 1124 in Mckinnon. 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 Mckinnon?
Mckinnon scores 84/100 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.
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