Moving to Brighton East (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Brighton East in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Brighton East at a Glance
| Need | Brighton East |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 30 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Parks | 16 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Brighton East
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Brighton East has 8 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nepean Family Medical Centre | 320 South Road, Hampton East | +61 3 9553 4777 |
| Brighton Family & Women’s Clinic | 767 Nepean Highway, Brighton East | — |
| Brighton Family Medical Cenre | 412 Bay Street, Brighton | — |
| Brighton Spine & Sports Clnic | 441 Bay Street, Brighton | — |
| School Nurse | — | — |
| Thomas Street Family Medical Clinic | 162 Thomas Street | +61 3 9578 2561 |
Pharmacies: Barts TerryWhite Chemmart
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 380 Bay Street
- Bentleigh Supermarket
- Aldi — 29 Centre Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Brighton East has 22 restaurants and 30 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Sons Of Mary — 14 Spink St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
- The Little Ox — 452 New St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
- Pantry — 1 Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
- The Deck Brighton — 212 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Brighton East.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Brighton East has 16 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- William Street Reserve
- Castlefield Reserve
- Dendy Park
- Landcox Park
- Hurlingham Park
- Allnutt Park
If You Have Kids
Brighton East has 9 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Haileybury College Brighton Campus | 120 South Road |
| St Leonard’s College | 163 South Road |
| St Finbar’s Primary School | 88 Centre Road |
| Brighton Secondary College | 82-122 Marriage Road |
| Bentleigh West Primary School | 23 Brewer Road |
Cost of Living in Brighton East
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Brighton East?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Brighton East Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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