Question 1

Is North Brighton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

North Brighton sits just inland from Brighton’s foreshore and jetty and has a quiet coastal character. Its tree-lined streets are mainly residential, with postwar brick bungalows, weatherboard cottages and pockets of contemporary renovation that attract families, downsizers and professionals. The suburb is home to 2,665 people and has a median age of 49; most dwellings are owner-occupied (77.8%), with 22.2% rented.

Local life centres on small shopping strips, community sporting grounds and foreshore reserves used for walking, cycling and weekend barbecues, and regular public transport and arterial roads link to nearby centres and the city. Council and state projects are planned or under way to improve access and local amenities, including a DDA-compliant pathway to Bowker Oval and the community garden, cemetery upgrades, active-transport works near Paringa Park Primary School, and a junction upgrade and Jetty Road design program. Whether North Brighton suits you will depend on whether that quieter seaside, settled profile fits what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in North Brighton?

Accepted Answer

A house rent of $860 a week in North Brighton would take about 48.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (income recorded as $1,772 a week), which is a large share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters when judging how expensive the suburb feels; 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.

Question 3

Is North Brighton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The most notable movement over the past year is on the house side: in North Brighton median house values climbed 24.9%, a large rise in what a house is worth. House rents also rose, up 14.7% over the 12 months, so rental income increased too but by less than capital value. For someone weighing North Brighton up as an investment, the figures show stronger capital growth than rent growth for houses over the past year, and whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	24.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	58	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$860	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	14.7%	N/A

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