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Brighton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,252 Population 5/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,554 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$338,000 home value, $1,690/mo rent

Brighton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,554
43% below
$42,554 per capita
Home Value
$338,000
20% above
Median Rent
$1,690/mo
45% above
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
Avg Temperature
59°F
292 sunny days/yr

Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brighton residents earn a median household income of $42,554 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,554. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,209 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brighton is $338,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,690/month.

Climate & Weather

Brighton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population23,252
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density5/mi²
Foreign Born27.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,554
Per Capita$42,554
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

C
Home Value$338,000
Rent$1,690
Ownership75.5%
Housing Units9,301

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days292/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

27.4% of residents are foreign-born.