Brighton North at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
23.3k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Brighton North.
The postcode for Brighton North is 3186 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Brighton North (3186) sits in the Bayside region of Victoria.
Brighton North has roughly 23,252 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Brighton North scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brighton North's population at 23,252, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
23,252
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23,252
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brighton North.
Local schools for Brighton North
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Government School Catchment
Gardenvale Primary School
Brighton Primary School
Elsternwick Primary School
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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 North.
- What is the Brighton North postcode?
- Brighton North is in the 3186 postcode, in VIC, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Brighton North?
- Brighton North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3186. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brighton North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Brighton North?
- There are 20 schools serving Brighton North on this page, including Firbank Grammar School, St James' School, Gardenvale Primary School.
- How walkable is Brighton North?
- Brighton North has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brighton North?
- Brighton North is close to Brighton, Gardenvale, North Road, Dendy, Hopetoun Gardens.
- What is the population of Brighton North?
- The population of Brighton North is approximately 23,252 (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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