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Bright VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bright, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bright VIC is 2,620 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bright is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Bright is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bright has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bright has a population density of 19.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bright is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bright is $1,638.
There were 108 recorded offences in Bright in 2025-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (28 offences).
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Bright Population
Bright Median Income & Rent
Bright Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Bright Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bright Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bright Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bright Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bright Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bright Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bright Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bright Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bright Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bright Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bright Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bright Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bright Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bright Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bright School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bright Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bright Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bright Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bright How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bright Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bright Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bright Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bright Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bright Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bright Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bright Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bright Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bright Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bright Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bright When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bright Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bright Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bright Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bright Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bright Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 108 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Bright Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright
What is the population of Bright VIC?
The population of Bright VIC is 2,620 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.9 people per km².Bright is ranked #2,637 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bright?
The median personal income in Bright VIC is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,352 per week.Family income is $1,773 per week.Bright is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bright?
Median rent in Bright VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bright ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bright?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bright VIC is $1,638. 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 VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bright a good suburb to live in?
Bright is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,620.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20336. All dollar figures in AUD.