South Brighton

SA 5048 • Greater Adelaide

2,763
Population (2021)
$42,640
Median Income
0.92 km²
Area
18m
Elevation

About South Brighton

South Brighton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Holdfast Bay (City) area. With a population of 2,763 and a median income of $42,640, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.92 km² at an elevation of 18m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. South Brighton combines affordability with quality of life.

South Brighton falls under postcode 5048 and is governed by Holdfast Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Black electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5048
Urban Area
Holdfast Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.03°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.92 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,898
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,506
Census 2021
2,763
10.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,116
Income 2021
$42,640
11.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,012
Born Overseas 671

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 234
  • 2. Scotland 36
  • 3. India 34
  • 4. South Africa 34
  • 5. Ireland 27
  • 6. Iran 26
  • 7. New Zealand 22
  • 8. Germany 17
  • 9. United States 16
  • 10. Philippines 15
  • 11. China 11
  • 12. Malaysia 11
  • 13. Sri Lanka 11
  • 14. Italy 10
  • 15. Indonesia 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,267
Australian 891
Irish 354
Scottish 291
German 179
Italian 111
Dutch 43
Greek 41
Chinese 36
Indian 35

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,456
Both parents born in Australia
861
Both parents born overseas
361
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.4%
Christianity
42.3%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
141 (5.1%)
5-14 years
273 (9.9%)
15-19 years
140 (5.1%)
20-24 years
140 (5.1%)
25-34 years
340 (12.3%)
35-44 years
357 (12.9%)
45-54 years
329 (11.9%)
55-64 years
383 (13.9%)
65-74 years
341 (12.3%)
75-84 years
220 (8.0%)
85+ years
96 (3.5%)

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