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Brighton

Postcode: 4017 | Distance to CBD: 19 km

Welcome to Brighton

Brisbane's most northern coastal suburb is Brighton. Only a half hour drive from the city, this is one of the loveliest and most relaxed suburbs you'll find. Brighton has glorious vistas just about everywhere you look. There's the beautiful Pine River, lined with mangroves, Moreton Bay with its long horizons and the old Hornibrook Bridge and Houghton Highway, which connects Brisbane with the Redcliffe Peninsula over Bramble Bay.

Brighton Beach has also become very well known for its kite surfing and the old Hornibrook Bridge is popular for fishing and walking. Hint: to avoid sun damage even on overcast days be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat. The cool sea breeze especially when walking over the bridge can disguise the heat of the sun.

Brighton has its own primary school and there are plenty of other schools in the neighbourhood as well as parks, the Eventide shopping precinct and the bikeways running along the foreshore.

Seaside living this close to the CBD has become highly sought after and Brighton is no longer one of Brisbane's cheap and forgotten suburbs. Instead it's become prime real estate, especially for families wanting their children to grow up with salt air instead of traffic fumes in their lungs.

Statistics

Brighton is about 19km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 41% of households in this area consist of couples with children, 38% are couples without children and 19% are single parent households. Stand-alone houses make up over 91% of the dwellings in this area, and townhouses account for another 3%. Wide streets, timber and tin houses – some beautifully renovated – and established gardens plus the proximity to the water makes Brighton a family friendly and relaxed suburb to live in.

The median house price in Brighton in 2006 was $290,000. 

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking

There are plenty of great dining options in and around Brighton. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.

Shopping

Check out Beaconsfield Terrace for local shopping, or head across to Deagon Plaza on Braun Street – it’s only a short drive away.

Education

If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.

Leisure

Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

Niels says: Only 30 minutes from Brisbane's CBD you can experience peace and tranquillity wandering along the esplanade. Watch the kitesurfers, take the kids to the park or go for a stroll on the beach at low tide...splendid!

More Brighton information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

Your neighbourhood at a glance. Discover the secrets of the local area... as well as what makes it special.

Brighton tales

Brighton photos