Brighton, Melbourne
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Brighton is an affluent bayside suburb 11 km south-east of Melbourne CBD. Known for the Dendy Street bathing boxes, strong schools (Brighton Grammar, Firbank Grammar, Brighton Secondary College), Church Street cafés and easy Sandringham-line rail access, Brighton suits families and professionals seeking premium coastal living.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Obtain mortgage pre-approval before auction season
- 2.Check heritage overlays and planning controls for renovations
- 3.Get coastal/weathering and flood-risk inspections for near-shore properties
- 4.Verify school catchment/enrolment times if schooling is a priority
- 5.Factor in parking and council permit rules for older properties
Common Property Types
- • Victorian/Edwardian mansions
- • Renovated family homes and townhouses
- • Luxury waterfront apartments
- • Character cottages near the foreshore
Who Lives Here
Affluent, family-oriented suburb with professionals and long-term residents; high median house prices and strong owner-occupier presence.
Transport
- • Sandringham line stations: Brighton Beach, Middle Brighton, North Brighton (direct to Flinders Street)
- • Nepean Highway and Bay Street provide direct road access to the CBD
- • Local bus services and extensive foreshore walking/cycling paths
Schools
- • Brighton Grammar School
- • Firbank Grammar School
- • Brighton Secondary College
- • Brighton Primary School
Amenities
- • Dendy Street Beach & Brighton bathing boxes
- • Church Street shopping and cafés
- • Royal Brighton Yacht Club
- • Dendy Park and foreshore reserves
Stable long-term capital outlook driven by bayside desirability, limited supply and strong school catchments; high entry prices and coastal maintenance considerations are key factors to weigh.
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