SA · Holdfast Bay Council
Brighton, 5048
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Tourism
- Premium
- Heritage
- Cafés & dining
- Coastal fun
Suburb profile
Life in Brighton revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Beach mornings and city evenings are both realistic here, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by transport and access and community and employment, while safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 3,834
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,692
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 135 of 1,777
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,939
- Employment rate
- 56.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 98 / 533 / 74
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,428,000
- Median price change
- +9.1%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 293
- Against the person
- 38
- Against property
- 255
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 76.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 101 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 99
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault17
- Other Property Damage And Environmental30
- Other Theft97
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Shop87
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,077
- Brighton Centre of Deaf Education1 Highet AvenueSpecialist Facilities
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1077
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brighton Railway Station
- Stop 35 Brighton Rd - West side
- Stop 36 Cedar Ave - East side
- Stop 36A Cedar Ave - East side
- Stop 37 Brighton Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
390 planning-related records
2026· 39 proposals
June 2026
- Building alterations and advertising display447 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier2 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Modification of existing outbuilding and construction of new freestanding Home Gym and Games Room Structure. Associated site works.36 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed in rear yard7 RUDFORD ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Two level detached dwelling with basement, swimming pool, retaining and fencing5 INDRA TCE BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Advertising display on northern roof fasciaSHOP 1-7 430 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- We propose to install a plunge pool with electric heating, plug and go. Pool measures 2m in diameter with a height of 1.5m5 PARK CR BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Flat roof steel frame verandahUNIT 1-9 17 OLD BEACH RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Verandah25 FULTON ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Repairs to the balcony that overhangs on Jetty Road. Two posts and two fascia boards need urgent replacement as they have rotted.63 JETTY RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Verandah & deck14A SEXTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding - Shed11 MCCOY ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Alterations and additions and verandah to rear of existing dwelling and swimming pool44 LEWIS ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
April 2026
- Opening Roof Verandah130 ESPLANADE BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Verandah and Deck10 DUNLUCE AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Verandah16 MCCOY ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of two (2) verandahs37 GARDINER AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- two storey dwelling30 FULTON ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Three storey detached dwelling15 CAMBRIDGE TCE BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- New and replacement advertising across both frontages, perforated, decorative window and balcony screens66 -74 JETTY RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences7 RUDFORD ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
March 2026
- Proposed Swimming Pool & Safety Barriers18 ROBERTS ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Verandah52 STURT RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Removal of dangerous tree to root movement and lims coming down in strong winds.30 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment in a hammerhead configuration8 WENLOCK ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 1 48 KING ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, with associated retaining and masonry wall, inground swimming pool and safety barrier fence.36 KING GEORGE AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling7 MARLBOROUGH ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Centenary VerandahUNIT 2 11A DUNLUCE AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Arbor, civil works and landscaping at the St Jude's Cemetery State Heritage SiteUNIT 1 444 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Removal of tree and stump22 NOBLE ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Variation to DA: 25005775 - Deletion of first floor level29 TORR AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and carport9 RUDFORD ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
January 2026
- Garage3 ROBERTS ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment and construction of a pair of two level detached dwellings21 COMLEY ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment17 TORR AV BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Installation of a small memorial grave marker at Block A, Grave 0001 within State Heritage listed St Jude’s Cemetery, Brighton. Marker dedicated to Annie Ellen Colley.444 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Single level detached dwelling18 RUDFORD ST BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Variation to DA 21003218 seeking to amend existing conditions (Conditions 4, 6 and 7 in DA110/00127/20) comprising the provision of music in the beer garden and public bar466 BRIGHTON RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal
December 2025
- New side ensuite on boundary37 STURT RD BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
166 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Blue Bird BakeryBakery
- Brighton Jetty BakeryBakery
- Buns on BrightonBakery
- Twisted TreatsBakery
- Bbq (2)
- Bespoke Facial Body ClinicBeauty salon
- Brighton Jetty Nail Bar & BeautyBeauty salon
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Brighton Day Surgery1 Jetty RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
32 state heritage places
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- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Emali Early Learning Centre - Brightonchildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 57.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 918th in Australia
- State rank
- 43rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #5 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #8 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime17
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime30
- Other Theftcrime97
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime13
- Theft From Shopcrime87
- Emali Early Learning Centre - Brightonchildcarechildcare
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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