Brighton, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Brighton, in the Bayside City local government area.
| Locality | Brighton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.90803 |
| Longitude | 144.9947 |
| Population | 23,252 |
| Density | 2706.9 /km² |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 3186 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 11 km south-southeast |
Brighton is a locality in the Bayside City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 23,252. The locality covers an area of 8.6 km², giving a population density of about 2706.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Brighton is located at 37.9080°S, 144.9947°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3186.
Brighton unfolds as a tapestry of leafy avenues and sun-drenched foreshores, a suburb where the gentle sigh of the bay breeze is a constant companion. It lies 6.5 km west-north-west of Bentleigh East, VIC (from Bentleigh East, VIC: bearing 284°T), and is situated 9.1 km south of Melbourne. The land here, a subtle undulation of coastal plain, slopes towards the shimmering expanse of Port Phillip Bay, its waters reflecting a sky that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples of approaching dusk. Established homes, many with gardens spilling over with vibrant bougainvillea and the heady scent of jasmine, stand testament to decades of settled life, their verandahs a common gathering place for neighbours drawn together by the shared rhythm of the day. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the clean tang of salt and the faint, earthy aroma of damp sand, a reminder of the aquatic world that shapes Brighton’s character.
Historically, Brighton has been a place of seaside escape and burgeoning suburban development, evolving from its early days as a favoured retreat for Melbourne’s burgeoning middle class. The local economy, once buoyed by fishing fleets and market gardens that supplied the growing city, now leans heavily on the prestige of its bayside address and the vibrant retail strips that pulse with activity. Brighton's iconic bathing boxes, painted in a cheerful array of colours, stand as a whimsical reminder of a more leisurely past, their cheerful facades a popular drawcard for visitors and a beloved feature for residents. The presence of esteemed educational institutions and the ongoing careful stewardship of its green spaces contribute to Brighton's reputation as a desirable and enduring place to call home, a suburb that cherishes its connection to the water and the enduring spirit of its community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brighton, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Brighton, in the Bayside City local government area.
Detailed location data for Brighton includes the postcode (3186), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Bayside City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brighton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |