Brighton East Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Brighton East Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
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 East Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Brighton East Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Firbank Grammar School
Brighton Grammar School
Kilvington Grammar School
Star of the Sea College
McKinnon Secondary College
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Suburbs Near BRIGHTON EAST
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📍 About Brighton East
BRIGHTON EAST is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne, home to 16,757 residents across a compact area with a population density of 2957 people/km², according to ABS 2021 Census data.
Property: The local property market demonstrates strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing median house prices at $2.0M, representing impressive growth of 69% over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median of $1.3M with 56% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options locally. VCAA 2025 VCE results show Brighton Secondary College performing strongly among public schools at #40, while St Leonard's College ranks #59 among private institutions.
Safety: Residents enjoy excellent safety levels, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 3831 per 100,000 - significantly lower at 0.56x the Victorian average of 6810, making this a very safe area for families.
Demographics: The suburb maintains a diverse community, with Chinese residents representing 6.90% of the population (approximately 1,156 people), which aligns closely with the broader Victorian demographic profile.
Transport: Brighton East offers convenient access to Melbourne's centre, located approximately 12.7km from the CBD with a typical 26-minute drive. While there's no train station within the suburb itself, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.