Brighton, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Brighton is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 4,983. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Brighton
Brighton is a suburb 27 km north of Hobart, in Tasmania, Australia. It is between Pontville and the outer Hobart suburb of Bridgewater on the Midland Highway. At the 2021 census, Brighton had a population of 4,983.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,983 |
| Population Density | 6,152 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.6981°, 147.2449° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.2 inches (666 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Brighton
Brighton is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 4,983. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Climate in Brighton
Brighton has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6981°S, 147.2449°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in |
Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Brighton
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jordan River Learning Federation School Farm | - | - | - | - |
| Brighton High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brighton
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthony Borghesi | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Hobart | - | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Museums in Brighton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Claremont War Memorial Hall | ||||
| Gatekeeper Cottage | ||||
| Grote Reber Museum | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Matron's Quarters | ||||
| Mawsons Hut Replica Museum | ||||
| Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) | ||||
| Narryna Heritage Museum | ||||
| Richmond Gaol | ||||
| Rosny Barn | ||||
| Tasmania Police Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum |
Libraries in Brighton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgewater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LINC | 0.0 | |||||
| New Norfolk Lbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Tasmania | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brighton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Furniture | |||||
| Salamanca Market | |||||
| TCM Market |
Cafes in Brighton
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brighton
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brighton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Brighton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Brighton
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mawson | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brighton
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | Large Airport |
| Bothwell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bruny Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Campbell Town Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glendevie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jericho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lagoon Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandfly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Triabunna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tunbridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Windrush International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| YDNA | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brighton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brighton Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Brighton
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic | ||
| City Doctors & Travel Clinic | ||
| Gregory Street Psychology | ||
| Hopkins Street Medical Clinic | ||
| Millbrook Rise Centre | ||
| Psychology Centre | ||
| Sandy Bay Clinic | ||
| Sandy Bay Podiatry | ||
| Silk Laser Clinics | ||
| st.lukes Health |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Brighton?
Brighton has a population of 4,983 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6,152 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Brighton?
Brighton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.
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