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Brighton sits on the foreshore of Moreton Bay between Sandgate and Redcliffe. Its streets are mainly lowset post-war cottages and brick homes, with a handful of waterfront blocks, so the suburb mixes older houses and renovated family homes. The foreshore reserve and mangrove-lined shoreline shape a lifestyle around fishing, waterfront walks and outdoor weekends. Local buses link to the Shorncliffe train line, and parks and small community facilities serve families, boaties and retirees who prefer a quieter seaside way of life.

About 9,664 people live in Brighton, with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $1,981 a week. Families make up the bulk of households: couple families with children are 46.9%, and together with couple families without children (34.7%) they account for just over four in five households. Most homes are owner-occupied, with 33.2% owned outright and 46.1% with a mortgage, while 20.7% are rented. A council-led foreshore upgrade is under way to add accessible paths, beach access, shade, seating and a new amenities building, and the suburb houses the Metro North Brighton Health Campus and the Brighton Wellness Hub.

At the last Census a typical household in Brighton earned about $1,981 a week. The suburb's median house price of $1,300,000 is about 12.6 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes.

Looking at rents, a house renting for $750 a week would take about 37.8% of that weekly household income at the last Census, a sizeable share, while a unit at $420 a week would take about 21.2%, a moderate share. On these figures, renting, particularly a unit, looks less stretched against local incomes at the last Census than buying; whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

A striking figure this year is the rise in house prices: median house values in Brighton climbed 19.7% over the past 12 months, while house rents increased 10.3% across the same period. On the house side, capital growth outpaced rental growth over the year.

Unit rents edged up 1.7%, so the stronger movement in rental income was on houses rather than units. Whether that balance between price gains and rental returns suits your plans depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.