Population 15,814 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Bentleigh
Brighton Area 5.6 km² Federal division Division of Goldstein | Postcode(s) 3187 Brighton East McKinnon Postal code 3187 | |
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Location 11 km (7 mi) from Melbourne LGA(s) City of Bayside
City of Glen Eira | ||
Brighton East is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Bayside. At the 2011 census, Brighton East had a population of 15,814.
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Map of Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia
Brighton East lies further inland from the coast of Port Philip Bay than Brighton, its affluent, neighbouring community to the west. Its boundaries are Nepean Highway in the northwest, North Road in the north, Thomas Street in the east, Nepean Highway in the southeast, South Road in the south, and Hampton Street in the west.
Brighton East is known for its spacious parklands, most notably Dendy Park, one of Victoria's 10 biggest parks and outdoor recreation areas, Hurlingham Park, and Landcox Park.
Educational institutions
Brighton East is home to St. Finbar's Primary School (Catholic), Brighton Secondary College, Haileybury College, Gardenvale Primary School and St Leonard's College.
Sport
East Brighton United Football Club (senior Football Federation Victoria club known locally as "The Tonners"), Brighton Soccer Club and Brighton District Cricket Club are based at Dendy Park. East Brighton Vampires Football Club, competing in the Moorabbin Saints Football League and Brighton Union Cricket Club, competing in the South East Cricket Association, are based at Hurlingham Park. Brighton Bowls Club is situated on the northeastern boundary of Dendy Park.