VIC3186· Pop. 23,252Bayside (Vic.)

BRIGHTON NORTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

81

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$3,275,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

0.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

1.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

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BRIGHTON NORTH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$600/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$3149k
2021
$3515k
2022
$3458k
2023
$3200k
2025
$3275k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BRIGHTON NORTH is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 0.9% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,710/wk

$82k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.7%

73.2% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

24%

60% apartments

Degree qualified

53.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

34.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.7 km

Middle ring

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

65.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

93 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

17.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

9,708/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3186

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Joan of Arc School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1170(98%)
402 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls68% top SEA quarter

Brighton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1153(96%)
550 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls63% top SEA quarter

Elsternwick Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1147(95%)
463 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls61% top SEA quarter

Brighton Beach Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1146(94%)
264 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls60% top SEA quarter

St James' School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1133(92%)
146 students11:1 student–teacher71% girls54% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Star of the Sea College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1132(92%)
1,204 students11:1 student–teacher100% girls52% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Firbank Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1152(95%)
1,046 students9:1 student–teacher93% girls62% top SEA quarter

Brighton Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1143(94%)
1,480 students9:1 student–teacher0% girls58% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
71/ 100

8.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1147ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
57/ 100
🚆 1 train🚃 11 tram🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

46

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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