Brighton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,361 Population 3/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$30,758 median income, 3.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

Brighton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,758

59% below

$30,758 per capita

Home Value

$225,400

20% below

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

3% below

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

Avg Temperature

68°F

337 sunny days/yr

Is Brighton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 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 $30,758 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,758. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 889 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brighton is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,127/month.

Climate & Weather

Brighton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,361

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born18.2%

Economy

Median Income$30,758

Per Capita$30,758

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$592

Housing

C+

Home Value$225,400

Rent$1,127

Ownership79.3%

Housing Units3,744

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days337/yr

Rain30.5 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

18.2% of residents are foreign-born.