Brighton vs Gardenvale
Gardenvale (median $1,764,000) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than Brighton ($3,550,000).
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Brighton and Gardenvale side by side
| Measure | Brighton | Gardenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,550,000 | $1,764,000 |
| Median unit | $1,125,000 | $520,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $680/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1130 | 1123 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,019 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| 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 Gardenvale (1123).
- For buyers
- Gardenvale is the lower entry point at $1,764,000 median, 50% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Brighton edges out on average school ICSEA (1130 vs 1123).
Brighton vs Gardenvale: common questions
Is Brighton or Gardenvale cheaper to buy in?
Gardenvale has the lower median house price at $1,764,000, roughly 50% below Brighton ($3,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brighton or Gardenvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brighton scores 1130 vs 1123 in Gardenvale. 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.
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