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North Brighton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Brighton SA is 2,665 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Brighton is $793 per week ($41,236 per year). Median rent in North Brighton is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). North Brighton has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. North Brighton has a population density of 2258.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Brighton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Brighton is $2,000.

There were 39 recorded offences in North Brighton in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (15 offences).

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North Brighton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$793/wk

$41,236/yr

Median Rent

$395/wk

$1,712/mo

Median Age

49yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Household size: —

North Brighton Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income

$793/wk

$41,236 per year

#3695 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$395/wk

$1,712 per month

#2200 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Housing

$2,000/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

North Brighton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,301) Female 51.2% (1,366)

Population Density

2258.7

people per km²

2,665 people · 1.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,324

Family income/wk

North Brighton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

North Brighton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.5% 353 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.5% 333 dwellings

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

North Brighton Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

8.4%

India

0.6%

France

0.5%

China

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

Iran

0.3%

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

North Brighton Religion

No Religion

54.3%

Catholic

13.6%

Anglican

11.6%

Not stated

8.6%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Lutheran

2.1%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Brighton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

North Brighton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

32.5%

Mandarin

17.5%

Greek

11.3%

Hindi

8.8%

Afrikaans

8.8%

Persian ED

8.8%

Turkish

6.3%

Tamil

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

North Brighton Employment

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Employed full-time

30.6% 623 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 469 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 24 people

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Not in labour force

45.1% 917 people

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

North Brighton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.0%

Certificate III/IV

23.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.8%

Postgraduate Degree

12.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.7%

Certificate I/II

0.7%

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

North Brighton Occupation

Professionals

41.1%

Managers

17.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Labourers

1.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

North Brighton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.1%

Health

14.8%

Society & Culture

14.6%

Education

12.2%

Engineering

12.2%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.4%

Information Technology

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

North Brighton Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Brighton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Brighton Marital Status

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Married

48.1% 1,080

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Separated

2.0% 44

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Divorced

7.6% 171

🕊️

Widowed

5.3% 120

👤

Never married

36.9% 828

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Brighton Ancestry

English

35.4%

Australian

27.7%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

7.3%

Other

6.5%

German

5.9%

Chinese

2.0%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.8%

Greek

1.3%

Polish

1.2%

Welsh

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Brighton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.8%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Secondary — Catholic

5.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Pre-school

5.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

Primary — Catholic

4.3%

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

North Brighton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

13.1% 653

✅

No need for assistance

86.9% 4,346

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

North Brighton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.8% 433

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 1,652

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Brighton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.1%

$450-$599/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

2.2%

$800-$999/mo

5.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Brighton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Train

2.8%

Walked only

2.6%

Bicycle

1.3%

Tram/Light Rail

0.8%

Bus

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Truck

0.4%

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

North Brighton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.2%

1 vehicle

33.4%

2 vehicles

40.8%

3 vehicles

10.4%

4+ vehicles

6.2%

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

North Brighton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

25.4%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

North Brighton Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Brighton Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,958

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Brighton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

281

Heart disease

105

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Dementia

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

North Brighton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Brighton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.4%

Couple — no children

31.0%

Couple — no children under 15

16.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Brighton Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.8% 59

👤

Never served

97.2% 2,030

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Brighton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 268

—

Did not provide

87.1% 1,806

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Brighton Children Ever Born

No children

32.8%

1 child

10.1%

2 children

34.1%

3 children

18.9%

4 children

4.1%

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

North Brighton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

142

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

North Brighton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

6.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.9%

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

North Brighton Household Size

1 person

26.1%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

16.1%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Brighton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,208

Moved from SA

215

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

North Brighton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.6%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Brighton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 39 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Robbery

Other Against Person

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

North Brighton Schools

schools nearby

government

1081

avg ICSEA score

9,762

total students

Dara School Independent

Combined · R-10 · 93 students

1176

ICSEA

St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 509 students

1140

ICSEA

St Mary's Memorial School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 405 students

1113

ICSEA

Paringa Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 515 students

1101

ICSEA

McAuley Community School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 451 students

1099

ICSEA

Stella Maris Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 429 students

1086

ICSEA

Sacred Heart College Catholic

Combined · 7-12 · 2,033 students

1083

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 179 students

1079

ICSEA

Glenelg Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 613 students

1078

ICSEA

Brighton Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 726 students

1077

ICSEA

Our Lady of Grace School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 225 students

1075

ICSEA

Brighton Secondary School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,737 students

1071

ICSEA

Seaview High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,377 students

1038

ICSEA

Warradale Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 286 students

1032

ICSEA

Darlington Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 184 students

964

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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North Brighton Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,772/wk

Median Rent $395/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in North Brighton

Your weekly income

≈ $7,679/month

Median rent $395/wk

Left after rent $1,377/wk

Rent share 22.3%

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North Brighton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,997 Income: $1,066/wk Rent: $372/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Brighton

What is the population of North Brighton SA?

The population of North Brighton SA is 2,665 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2258.7 people per km².North Brighton is ranked #2,618 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Brighton?

The median personal income in North Brighton SA is $793 per week, or $41,236 per year.The median household income is $1,772 per week.Family income is $2,324 per week.North Brighton is ranked #3,695 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Brighton?

Median rent in North Brighton SA is $395 per week ($1,712 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Brighton ranks #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Brighton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Brighton SA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Brighton?

The median age in North Brighton SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Brighton a good suburb to live in?

North Brighton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,665.The median income is $793/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 41041. All dollar figures in AUD.