Living in Brighton: What the Data Shows (2026)
Brighton has 143 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 23,252 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Cafes | 38 |
| Bars & Pubs | 12 |
| Schools | 14 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Gyms | 6 |
| Total | 143 |
Brighton has well-serviced.
Food & Drink
80 dining options — 42 restaurants and 38 cafes.
Top restaurants: Brighton International, Dendi Deli, Florinetine, Indian Palace, Akiya Japanese Restaurant, The Baths
Top cafes: Two Many Chefs, The Baths, North Point Cafe, Brighton Schoolhouse, Gateaux by MF
Green Space
18 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Elwood Park, William Street Reserve, Wilson Reserve, Cora Lynn Park, Elsternwick Station Reserve
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 5 — Coles, GloHealth, Foodworks, Dockendorf Grocer
- Medical: 8 facilities
- Gyms: 6 fitness centres
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Brighton
- Best Cafes in Brighton
- Best Bars in Brighton
- Cost of Living in Brighton
- Family Guide to Brighton
- Is Brighton Safe?
- Brighton Transport Guide
- Brighton Property Market
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data-sourced guide. Last refresh: March 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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