There neighbourhood is populated with families. According the the Census Report 2016, the average median age was 44 years old, making it quite a bit older then the Melbourne average. The suburb is known to have an academic background and many are white collar workers.
Brighton East is well connected with great public transport including trams and direct commutes to the Brighton beach. It is also well services with local patisseries, cafes, retreatants and a variety of sporting venues and parklands to choose from.
Brighton East is known for its enormous sophisticated homes and luxury mansions. Many of these properties are on generously sized blocks of land. In recent years there have been many new subdivisions, renovations and new apartment and townhouse envelopments to compliment this popular suburb.
Brighton East has some fine schools to educate their children. They feature both public and private education with many award winning facilities available.
Brighton Secondary College is a year 7 to 12 co-educational public secondary school. The college was established in 1955, where until 1988, it was known as Brighton High School. More than 1200 pupils are enrolled at the school.
St Leonard's College is an independent co-educational school. Established in 1914, its among on of the most prestigious schools in Melbourne. The school caters for students in all year levels from early learning through to year twelve.
Gardenvale Primary School was established back in the early 1920s. It is a co-educational school that educates children from prep foundation through to grade six.
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