Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Brighton East
6 km²
A high level of advantage marks Brighton East, which ranks among the most affluent areas in the country. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a strong presence of established families and a growing number of seniors. It is a highly educated and wealthy enclave where a large proportion of residents work from home. This professional character is reflected in the high typical incomes and the prevalence of spacious, owner-occupied homes.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
People born overseas make up 29.6% of the community, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
About 20.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the Victorian average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
Christianity is the most common religion at 42.7%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen 16 points since 2011 to reach 39.4%.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 44.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with a high proportion of residents having completed Year 12.
Wealth is very high here; 43.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average of 22.6%. Typical weekly family incomes are $3,421, among the highest for its level.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas. About 25.9% have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average.
Unpaid care is common, with 30.6% of people caring for children, well above the national average. Around 14.6% of the community provide some form of unpaid care.
The First Nations population is small, numbering 25 people. This group has a typical personal income of $1,437, which is far above the state and national figures.
Families are the norm, with 67.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. Only 21.1% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.
Home ownership is strong, with 41.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are among the highest in the region at $602.
Working from home is very common, with 43.4% of people doing so—far above the national average. Most homes have at least one car, and only 3.7% have no vehicle.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.0% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas. About 36.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years.
Professional and technical roles are the most common, with 34.1% of the workforce in professional occupations. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about the same as the state and nation.
The area is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage, education, and access to resources. It is also home to 1,959 businesses, more than 87% of similar areas.
The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 618mm, which is a little above the Victorian average. Average minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.
The area is very walkable, with every single home located within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. This provides a level of amenity far above the Victorian average.