Brighton vs Dover Gardens
Dover Gardens (median $1,078,250) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Brighton ($1,483,000). Over the past year, Dover Gardens (+13.5%) ran 33.3 percentage points ahead of Brighton (-19.8%) on house-price growth.
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Brighton and Dover Gardens side by side
| Measure | Brighton | Dover Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,483,000 | $1,078,250 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | -19.8% | +13.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $825/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $339/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 100 |
| Population | 3,834 | 3,062 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 441 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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 scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brighton (1079) sits above Dover Gardens (1065).
- For buyers
- Dover Gardens is the lower entry point at $1,078,250 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dover Gardens carries both higher gross yield (3.33% vs 2.89%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Brighton edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1065).
Brighton vs Dover Gardens: common questions
Is Brighton or Dover Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Dover Gardens has the lower median house price at $1,078,250, roughly 27% below Brighton ($1,483,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Brighton or Dover Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Dover Gardens grew +13.5% vs -19.8% in Brighton, a gap of 33.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Brighton or Dover Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brighton scores 1079 vs 1065 in Dover Gardens. 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 or Dover Gardens?
Brighton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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 or Dover Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.33% in Dover Gardens vs 2.89% in Brighton. 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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