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Brighton
8 km²
Far higher household incomes and education levels than the state average define Brighton. This is a wealthy, professional community where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. The population is notably older than the national figure, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. This combination of high wealth and academic qualification makes it one of the most affluent areas in Victoria.
Brighton's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Residents are far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 48. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.9% of the population, which is well above the 17.2% national figure.
The area has a strong connection to the UK, with English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish making up the most common ancestries. About 27.4% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.
While 15.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%. English is the primary language for 80.5% of the community.
Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the country, with 46.5% of people identifying as Christian and 41.5% reporting no religion.
Educational attainment is among the highest in the region, with 47.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.
Wealth is a striking feature here, as the typical weekly household income of $2,710 is well above the national figure of $1,746. Additionally, 43.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far exceeding the state average.
Health outcomes are slightly better than average, with only 26.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is strong, with 18.3% of residents giving their time, well above the national average of 14.1%.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 59 people, though they have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 93.3%, far above the national average of 37.0%.
Living arrangements vary, with 27.8% of people living alone, which is a little above the national average. Couples with children make up 60.6% of families.
Home ownership is high, with 45.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. However, typical weekly rents of $600 and mortgage payments of $3,467 are among the highest in the area.
Working from home is very common, with 44.9% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average of 21.0%. Public transport is highly accessible, with a typical two-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The community is quite mobile, as 39.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 14.7% of the population.
The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 36.7% and 26.0% of residents in those roles respectively. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, a little below the national average.
Brighton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.