$350 ▲ +27.3%
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $275
- 2016: $315
- 2021: $350
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Brighton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Brighton
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
About 40% of homes in Brighton are owned outright, a figure much higher than most areas. This suggests a stable housing market where many residents have paid off their mortgages. While typical costs here are around the middle for similar areas, the mix of housing is shifting toward fewer detached homes.
$350
▲ +27.3%
- $100–$121: 37 areas
- $121–$143: 11 areas
- $143–$164: 27 areas
- $164–$186: 32 areas
- $186–$207: 63 areas
- $207–$229: 57 areas
- $229–$250: 59 areas
- $250–$271: 158 areas
- $271–$293: 106 areas
- $293–$314: 178 areas
- $314–$336: 149 areas
- $336–$357: 207 areas
- $357–$379: 179 areas
- $379–$400: 182 areas
- $400–$421: 312 areas
- $421–$443: 103 areas
- $443–$464: 158 areas
- $464–$486: 69 areas
- $486–$507: 85 areas
- $507–$529: 38 areas
- $529–$550: 32 areas
- $550–$571: 45 areas
- $571–$593: 19 areas
- $593–$614: 34 areas
- $614–$636: 8 areas
- $636–$657: 11 areas
- $657–$679: 5 areas
- $679–$700: 28 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Brighton — lower than 57% of areas.
| Brighton | $350 |
|---|---|
| 5048, SA | $350 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,952, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,500. Rent is slightly higher than the state average, with the typical weekly rent at $350.
$1,952 ▲ +12.6%
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,733
- 2016: $1,800
- 2021: $1,952
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Brighton, the largest group is $350–$549 at 42%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and Under $200 (12%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Brighton, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 39.9% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 23.3%, well below both the state and Australian averages.
23.3% ▼ -4.2%
Lower than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 24.3%
- 2016: 24.4%
- 2021: 23.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
39.9% ▼ -2.8%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 41.0%
- 2016: 39.0%
- 2021: 39.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Brighton, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses make up 67.2% of the area, which is far below the South Australian average. This lower share of houses is consistent with the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are also well below the state and national figures.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
67.2% ▼ -1.6%
Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 68.3%
- 2016: 65.8%
- 2021: 67.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
70.2% ▲ +5.9%
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 66.3%
- 2016: 68.3%
- 2021: 70.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Brighton, Separate house is the majority at 67%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 25%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Brighton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Brighton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403011056/brighton/topic/housing-dwellings