Toorak vs Brighton
Brighton (median $3,550,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Toorak ($5,000,000).
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Toorak and Brighton side by side
| Measure | Toorak | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $5,000,000 | $3,550,000 |
| Median unit | $950,000 | $1,125,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1250/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1157 | 1130 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 100 |
| Transit score | 70 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,817 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 617 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°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
Brighton scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toorak (1157) sits above Brighton (1130).
- For buyers
- Brighton is the lower entry point at $3,550,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Brighton offers the higher gross rental yield (1.68% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Toorak edges out on average school ICSEA (1157 vs 1130).
Toorak vs Brighton: common questions
Is Toorak or Brighton cheaper to buy in?
Brighton has the lower median house price at $3,550,000, roughly 29% below Toorak ($5,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Toorak or Brighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toorak scores 1157 vs 1130 in 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, Toorak or Brighton?
Brighton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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, Toorak or Brighton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.68% in Brighton vs 1.30% in Toorak. 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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