Brighton Property & Rent
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Brighton Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Brighton Community Overview
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Brighton Schools
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📍 About Brighton
BRIGHTON is a well-established suburb in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 23,252 residents across the area, creating a density of 2,778 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local property market shows strong performance according to Data Vic Q2 2025 figures. Median house prices have reached $3.5M, representing a substantial 76% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $1.1M, having risen 88% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options include quality private schooling, with Firbank Grammar School achieving recognition in the VCAA 2025 VCE results as the #27 ranked private school in the state.
Safety: Brighton offers residents a secure living environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 5,423 per 100,000 people. This figure represents just 0.80 times the Victorian average of 6,810, confirming Brighton as a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb maintains a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 6.30% of the population (approximately 1,464 people), which aligns closely with the broader Victorian average.
Transport: Brighton provides convenient access to Melbourne's city centre, located approximately 10.5km away with a typical 24-minute drive. Public transport is well-served through the local train station on the Sandringham line.