Brighton (SA), SA 5788
A well-connected Adelaide pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $350/wk Median
- 23.3% Renters
Brighton (SA) Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.2k
- Median age
- 48
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 12.2km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Brighton (SA) Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Brighton (SA) is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 15,191 residents, a solid minority 23.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $350 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Brighton (SA)
Brighton (SA) Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Brighton (SA) Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Brighton (SA)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Brighton (SA)
Real questions renters ask before moving to Brighton (SA).
Is Brighton (SA) a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Brighton (SA) has a 23.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Brighton (SA) walkable?
Brighton (SA) carries a walkability score of 8.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Brighton (SA) from the Adelaide CBD?
Brighton (SA) is approximately 13km from the Adelaide CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 23-38 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Brighton (SA)?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Brighton (SA) is $350. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $350 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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