Brighton vs Elsternwick
Elsternwick (median $1,902,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Brighton ($3,550,000).
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Brighton and Elsternwick side by side
| Measure | Brighton | Elsternwick |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,550,000 | $1,902,000 |
| Median unit | $1,125,000 | $683,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $680/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1130 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 10,887 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 617 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brighton (1130) sits above Elsternwick (1122).
- For buyers
- Elsternwick is the lower entry point at $1,902,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Elsternwick offers the higher gross rental yield (2.46% vs 1.68%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Brighton edges out on average school ICSEA (1130 vs 1122).
Brighton vs Elsternwick: common questions
Is Brighton or Elsternwick cheaper to buy in?
Elsternwick has the lower median house price at $1,902,000, roughly 46% below Brighton ($3,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brighton or Elsternwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brighton scores 1130 vs 1122 in Elsternwick. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Brighton or Elsternwick?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.46% in Elsternwick vs 1.68% 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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