Bayside City Council · 11.7 km from CBD · Median rent $800/wk
Median rent — Source: DFFH Jun 2025 rental bond data · Crime data — CSA Dec 2025
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| Suburb | Median Rent | Transit | CBD | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton current | $800/wk | 73/100 | 11.7 km | 0 |
| Brighton East | $800/wk | 71/100 | 13.2 km | 0 |
| Gardenvale | $648/wk | 76/100 | 9.4 km | 0 |
| Elsternwick | $598/wk | 76/100 | 9.4 km | 0 |
| Hampton | $750/wk | 69/100 | 14.5 km | 0 |
Brighton has a moderate crime rate, broadly similar to the Melbourne metro average.
1,193 total incidents recorded · Source: CSA Dec 2025
| School | Type | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea College | secondary | Catholic | View zone → |
| Brighton Beach Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Brighton Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Elsternwick Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| St James' School | primary | Catholic | View zone → |
| St Joan of Arc School | primary | Catholic | View zone → |
| Brighton Grammar School | p12 | Independent | View zone → |
| Firbank Grammar School | p12 | Independent | View zone → |