Brighton at a glance
Median house
$1,483,000
-19.8% over 12 months
Median unit
$293,040
Weekly rent
$825
Houses · units $540
Gross yield
2.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,834
Median age 49
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,483,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (10 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $293,040, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-19.8%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $297,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -19.8%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Brighton.
Median house price
$1,483,000
-19.8% over the past year. Median unit price $293,040.
Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$825/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,483,000
-19.8% annual growth
$293,040
3,834
Median age: 49
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at -19.8%/yr
2021
$4.5M
5-year change
-67%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Brighton.
Brighton's median house price is $1,483,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 10 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5048 (SA), City of Marion, part of Greater Adelaide.
Brighton (5048) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,483,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -19.8% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Brighton has roughly 3,834 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brighton 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brighton's population at 3,834, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,834
Median age
49
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.89% (median rent $825/wk against a $1,483,000 price tag). Units yield 9.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.89%
Based on $1,483,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.58%
Based on $293,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026-19.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 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.
1
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brighton.
Local schools for Brighton
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Government School Catchment
Brighton Primary School
Brighton Secondary School
Paringa Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brighton.
- What is the median house price in Brighton?
- The median house price in Brighton, SA 5048 is $1,483,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 10 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $293,040. Annual growth is -19.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Brighton?
- A useful starting point is the Brighton median house price of $1,483,000 (units $293,040). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Brighton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Brighton is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $825 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,483,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 19.8% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Brighton is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Brighton postcode?
- Brighton is in the 5048 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Brighton?
- Brighton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5048. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Brighton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $825, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Brighton?
- There are 20 schools serving Brighton on this page, including Brighton Primary School, McAuley Community School, Brighton Secondary School.
- How walkable is Brighton?
- Brighton has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Brighton?
- Brighton is close to South Brighton, Hove, Seacliff, North Brighton, Seacliff Park.
- What is the population of Brighton?
- The population of Brighton is approximately 3,834 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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