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Brighton is roughly 8.4 square kilometres in size and has 16 parks covering nearly 7.2% of total space. Brighton is about 11 km south-east of Melbourne’s central business district. Its local government area is the City of Bayside. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Brighton had a population of 23,253 people in 2016. The population of Brighton in 2011 was 21,257 people and by 2016 the population was 23,248. This showed a population growth of 9.4% in the area during that time.

The predominant age group in Brighton is 50-59 years. In general, people in Brighton work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 73.4% of the homes in Brighton were owner-occupied compared with 72.1% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $2,837,500.

Brighton is one of Melbourne’s most prestigious suburbs, located south of the city between Elwood and Hampton and fronting Port Phillip with its stretches of white, sandy beaches.

The major hub in Brighton is situated on Church Street and offers supermarkets, a cinema at the Dendy Plaza Shopping Centre and a range of high-end fashion and beauty establishments. A historic shopping strip is Bay Street in North Brighton, where cafes and restaurants complement fashion and gift shops. Near the Gardenvale station is Martin Street where there’s a mix of gourmet food outlets and modern retailers. And finally, the coastal thoroughfare of The Esplanade contains a range of hotels and a small commercial centre across from the the Middle Brighton Baths. There are almost 6 kilometres of coastline within Brighton’s suburban boundary, with a diverse range of attractions and activities for all.

Brighton’s long, curved bay is also home to its most popular destination, Brighton Beach. As if its white sand and sparkling water weren’t pretty enough, Brighton also boasts a line of 82 bathing boxes that date back to the 1900s. They provide a striking, colourful backdrop to the shoreline, creating a well-photographed spot.