Brighton, Victoria

Brighton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Bayside local government area. Brighton recorded a population of 23,252 at the 2021 census.

Brighton
Melbourne, Victoria
Brighton Town Hall
Brighton
Coordinates37.905°S 144.996°E / -37.905; 144.996
Population23,252 (2021 census)
 • Density2,836/km2 (7,340/sq mi)
Established1840
Postcode(s)3186
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Area8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Location11 km (7 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Bayside
State electorate(s)Brighton
Federal division(s)Goldstein
Suburbs around Brighton:
Port Phillip Elwood Elsternwick
Port Phillip Brighton Brighton East
Port Phillip Hampton Hampton

Brighton is named after Brighton in England.

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