Brighton vs South Brighton
Brighton (median $1,483,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than South Brighton ($1,580,000). Over the past year, South Brighton (+22.5%) ran 42.3 percentage points ahead of Brighton (-19.8%) on house-price growth.
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Brighton and South Brighton side by side
| Measure | Brighton | South Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,483,000 | $1,580,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | -19.8% | +22.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $825/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 65 |
| Population | 3,834 | 2,763 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brighton (1079) sits above South Brighton (1071).
- For buyers
- Brighton is the lower entry point at $1,483,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Brighton delivers the better gross yield (2.89% vs 2.22%), but South Brighton has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Brighton edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1071).
Brighton vs South Brighton: common questions
Is Brighton or South Brighton cheaper to buy in?
Brighton has the lower median house price at $1,483,000, roughly 6% below South Brighton ($1,580,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Brighton or South Brighton?
Over the past 12 months, South Brighton grew +22.5% vs -19.8% in Brighton, a gap of 42.3 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 South Brighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brighton scores 1079 vs 1071 in South Brighton. 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 South Brighton?
Brighton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 78/100. 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 South Brighton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.89% in Brighton vs 2.22% in South 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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