Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Brighton
6 km²
Higher typical incomes and a well-qualified workforce set Brighton apart from most similar areas. This is an affluent and established community where the typical resident is 42, noticeably older than the national figure. The area is largely residential and family-oriented, with a high proportion of separate houses and a growing number of children. Its high walkability and strong professional employment base contribute to a comfortable, stable character within the Brisbane region.
Brighton has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 13 schools serve Brighton.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42. However, children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Australia is the primary birthplace for 78.7% of residents. The proportion of people born overseas is 18.2%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, used by 92.2% of residents. Only 4.8% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 46.2%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Residents are well qualified, with 25.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the state average at 61.2%.
Typical family income is $2,424 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 16.4% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.
About 30.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.3% of residents.
Unpaid care is common here; 32.9% of people care for children, and 13.6% provide other unpaid care, both of which are much higher than most areas.
First Nations residents are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29. They also show higher educational attainment, with Year 12 completion far above the national average at 52.2%.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 60.9%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 90% of dwellings. This is far above the national figure, and 83.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Most people commute by car, though 19.2% work from home, which is well above the state average. The area has a very high number of public transport stops relative to its population.
The community is relatively stable, as recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 5.4% since 2011. This is well below the national average.
Employment is strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is a low 3.8%.
Brighton is considered advantaged in terms of resources, skills, and overall standing, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas.
The area receives far more rainfall than the state average, with 1,267mm annually. Its average maximum temperature is 26.4 degrees.
The area is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of various amenities. Almost all residents live within a short walk of a park, a school, or public transport.