Brighton East
VIC 3187 • Greater Melbourne
About Brighton East
Brighton East is an affluent residential suburb of 16,800 in Bayside, located 12 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The suburb sits between prestigious Brighton and more diverse Bentleigh, offering quality family homes without direct beach frontage. Train access via nearby stations provides connectivity.
Local shopping on Hawthorn Road serves daily needs, while Brighton's Church Street and Bay Street provide more substantial retail and dining. The community is established and affluent, with families prioritising quality housing and schools. Brighton East attracts those seeking bayside prestige at slightly lower prices than waterfront suburbs, accepting the walk to the beach for excellent residential character.
Brighton East falls under postcode 3187 and is governed by Bayside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brighton (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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120 South Road
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741 Hawthorn Road
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163 South Road
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120 Marriage Road
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66 Landcox Street
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90 Centre Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 752
- 2. China 647
- 3. South Africa 296
- 4. New Zealand 242
- 5. India 195
- 6. Greece 145
- 7. Poland 140
- 8. United States 128
- 9. Germany 127
- 10. Italy 115
- 11. Scotland 102
- 12. Ireland 94
- 13. Malaysia 94
- 14. Hong Kong 81
- 15. Sri Lanka 79
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)