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Brighton
Brighton is a beachside suburb between Glenelg and Seacliff, built around its jetty and the cafes of Jetty Road. Families, professionals and retirees live here for the beach, the train line and the village feel.
Brighton at a glance
Brighton's median house value is $1,626,554 after 79.4% growth over five years, with 81 sales in the past 12 months. Units have almost doubled, up 99.4% to a median of $868,157.
Houses rent for a median $785 a week, a gross yield of about 2.5%. Units lease for around $595 a week and yield about 3.6%, which suits investors wanting beachside stock at a lower entry price.
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About Brighton
Brighton has a long history. The post office opened in 1849 and the town became a municipality in 1858. Its housing reflects that age, with stone villas, bungalows and grand Esplanade homes alongside newer two-storey builds. Older blocks have been subdivided in places, and there is a good supply of low-rise unit and apartment stock close to the beach.
Day-to-day life centres on Jetty Road, with cafes, restaurants, the Esplanade Hotel and the Windsor Theatre on Commercial Road. Brighton Oval is the largest sporting complex in Holdfast Bay. Brighton and Hove stations on the Seaford line run straight to the city, and Glenelg is a short ride up the coast.
- Brighton Jetty, the beach and the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club
- Jetty Road cafes, restaurants and the Esplanade Hotel
- Windsor Theatre, one of Adelaide's oldest operating cinemas
- Brighton and Hove stations on the Seaford line
- Brighton Oval sports complex and skatepark, plus Brighton Primary School and Brighton Secondary School nearby
Local favourites
A few local spots in Brighton, most of them on Jetty Road near the beach.
Houses and units
| Brighton | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median value | $1,626,554 | $868,157 |
| 5-year growth | 79.4% | 99.4% |
| Median weekly rent | $785 | $595 |
| Gross rental yield | 2.5% | 3.6% |
81 properties sold in the past 12 months. 72.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with a population of 3,834 (2021 Census).
Source: Cotality (via OnTheHouse), as at 31 August 2026; 2021 Census. Agent figures: realestate.com.au, last 12 months to October 2026. Gross yield is median weekly rent x 52 divided by median value. Figures are a general guide only.
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