Bright SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bright, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bright SA is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bright is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Bright is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bright has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bright has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (100% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bright is $975.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bright in 2025-26, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Bright Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bright Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
27years
11 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: —

Bright Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (9) Female 47.1% (8)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
18 people · 116.3 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$500
Family income/wk

Bright Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bright Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.2% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.8% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bright Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bright Religion

No Religion
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bright Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bright Employment

Employed part-time
21.4% 3 people
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Not in labour force
78.6% 11 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bright Qualifications

Certificate I/II
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bright Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bright Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
45.5%
$400-$499/wk
54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bright Marital Status

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Never married
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bright Ancestry

English
32.4%
German
23.5%
Australian
17.6%
Irish
14.7%
Italian
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bright School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bright Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bright Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 5
Not a volunteer
75.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bright How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bright Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bright Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
57.1%
3 bedrooms
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bright Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bright Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
22
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bright Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Asthma
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bright Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
45.5%
$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bright Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
36.4%
One parent — no children under 15
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bright Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bright Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bright Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.7%
5–14 hours
40.0%
30+ hours
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bright Household Size

1 person
62.5%
3 persons
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bright Family Blending

Step family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bright Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Bright Rent Prices & Affordability

59%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $425/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 58.8%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Bright

≈ $1,842/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $175/wk
Rent share 58.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bright vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright

What is the population of Bright SA?

The population of Bright SA is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Bright?

The median personal income in Bright SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $425 per week.Family income is $500 per week.

How much is rent in Bright?

Median rent in Bright SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 58.8% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Bright?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bright SA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bright?

The median age in Bright SA is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bright a good suburb to live in?

Bright is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 18.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (58.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40159. All dollar figures in AUD.