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VIC · Bayside (Vic.) Council

Brighton East, VIC, 3187

Current weather

13.2°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.7° / 11.4° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

98.3/100

#4 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Brighton East is a mid-sized suburb in the Bayside (Vic.) area, home to around 16,757 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 717 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 42.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
16,757
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,544
Dwelling vacancy
8.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
556 of 6,564
Median monthly mortgage
$3,300
Employment rate
58.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
321 / 1,432 / 477

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
717
Against the person
91
Against property
483
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 184 residents
State safety percentile
39.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-10.8%

Most common offence types

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary49
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft59
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle104
  • B49 Other Theft58
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order51

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,150
  • Brighton Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Gardenvale Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Finbar's SchoolPrimary
  • St Leonard's CollegeCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

61 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Davey Ave/Hawthorn Rd #65
  • East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68
  • Howell St/Hawthorn Rd #67
  • Taylor St/Hawthorn Rd #64
  • Union St/Hawthorn Rd #66

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 26/03/2026 and 27/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CENTRE ROAD, HORNBY STREET25 Mar 2026 – 26 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 26/03/2026 and 27/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CENTRE ROAD, HORNBY STREET25 Mar 2026 – 26 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

147 planning-related records

2021· 68 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Vary/Remove Easements&Other Restrictions Create carriageway easement
    88 UNION STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Withdrawn
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Buildings and Works in a Heritage Overlay (Schedule 652)
    160 SOUTH ROAD BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings • Construction of two dwellings on a lot in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone – Schedule 3 • Construction of a front fence with a height exceeding 1.2 metres in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone – Schedule 3
    4 STRADBROKE AVENUE BRIGHTON EAST 3187NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    1 ROOSEVELT COURT BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retirement Village - Alts & Adds Buildings and works to allow the staged redevelopment of the existing Retirement Village to accommodate a total of 152 independent living units within three separate buildings (maximum four storeys in height), a reduction in the associated car parking requirements and alteration to access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    1/15 CENTRE ROAD BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two, double-storey dwellings with basement car parking, and a front fence in excess of 1.2 metres
    2 HEATHFIELD ROAD BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Demolition of a building and buildings and works in a heritage overlay
    19 CHEESEMAN AVENUE BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings To construct two (2) double storey dwellings in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone Schedule 3 (NRZ3)
    15 HENTY STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision that Realigns Boundaries Boundary re-alignment
    3/27 LANDCOX STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Withdrawn
  • 1 Dwelling - New - SBO Construction of a dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
    4 GRANT STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot Construction of an additional dwelling on a lot and alteration of an access to a Road Zone Category 1
    375 SOUTH ROAD BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - SBO Buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
    18 SUMMERHILL ROAD BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Partial demolition, construct and carry out works in a Heritage Overlay
    61 MILROY STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Construction of two dwellings and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres on a lot
    23 PRIMROSE CRESCENT BRIGHTON EAST 3187NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two double storey dwellings
    61 HODDER STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Partial demolition and associated buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    140 SOUTH ROAD BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - New - SBO Construction of one dwelling on a lot
    41 REGENT STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    6 PARKLANDS CRESCENT BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 6 - 10 New Dwellings Construction of six dwellings and waiver of a visitor car parking space
    5 VALDEMAR COURT BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    9 REGENT STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    1/731 NEPEAN HIGHWAY BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    95 UNION STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    627A Hawthorn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    135A Dendy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Telecommunications Facility Buildings and works associated with the construction of a telecommunications facility
    230 DENDY STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot Construction of a dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling
    16 St Finbars CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension of one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    6 MONTGOMERY STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    6 Gleniffer AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Construction of multi dwellings on a lot and a front fence in excess of 1.2m in height
    68 UNION STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    7 Allfrey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 and Fence on a Lot < 500m2 Construction of a pergola to the rear, a front fence exceeding a height of 1.2 metres and extension of a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
    28 BLANCHE STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height
    48 Lucas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land ( 1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    38 Binnie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    28 Florence StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - New - SBO Construction of one dwelling on a lot
    41 Regent StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation/Removal of Covenants Removal of Covenant from Lot 162 on LP 13375 contained within Instrument of Transfer 1957051
    35 Bourneville AvenueRefusal issued by a delegate
  • 53.20 - Development of 10 dwellings to be built on behalf of the Director of Housing to provide long term accommodation for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
    226-228 SOUTH ROAD BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    3 LOUISE STREET BRIGHTON EAST 3187Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    8 Camperdown StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    18 Marriage RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 79 proposals

79 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

86 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    479 Nepean Highway

  • C Wing - DramaArts centre
  • Bbq
  • Bench (17)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Alexander StreetBus stop
  • Comer St/South RdBus stop
  • Davey AvenueBus stop
  • Hampton StreetBus stop
  • Hawthorn RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dendy ParkPark
  • Glen Edward Rice ReservePark
  • Hurlingham ParkPark
  • Landcox ParkPark
  • Little Brighton ReservePark
  • Lucas Street ReservePark
  • Old Dairy ReservePark
  • The PlantationPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bayside Eye CareNepean Highwayoptometrist
  • Brighton Family & Women's ClinicNepean Highwaydoctor
  • Good Health Group ClinicNepean Highwayalternative
  • Physiosports BrightonNepean Highwayphysiotherapist
  • School Nursedoctor
  • Victoria Oral & Facial SurgeonNepean Highwaydentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • CHEVY CHASENH0125
  • FORMER ST JOHNS THE LESS CHURCH & SCHOOLNH1970

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Brighton Kids ChildcareNepean Highwaychildcare
  • Explorer Early Learningkindergarten
  • Hurlingham PreschoolPalmer Avenuekindergarten
  • Only About Childrenkindergarten
  • The GuardianCentre Roadchildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
10

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
98.3/100
Cohort rank
#4 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Brighton Kids ChildcarechildcareNepean Highwaychildcare
  • Explorer Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • Hurlingham PreschoolchildcarePalmer Avenuekindergarten
  • Only About Childrenchildcarekindergarten
  • The GuardianchildcareCentre Roadchildcare
  • CHEVY CHASEheritageNH0125
  • FORMER ST JOHNS THE LESS CHURCH & SCHOOLheritageNH1970
  • Bayside Eye CarehealthNepean Highwayoptometrist
  • Brighton Family & Women's ClinichealthNepean Highwaydoctor
  • Good Health Group ClinichealthNepean Highwayalternative

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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