Brighton, Victoria

Brighton
Brighton Town Hall
Brighton
Interactive map of Brighton
Coordinates: 37°54′18″S 144°59′46″E / 37.905°S 144.996°E / -37.905; 144.996
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
CityMelbourne
LGA
Location
Established1840
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 • Total23,252 (2021 census)
 • Density2,836/km2 (7,340/sq mi)
Postcode
3186
Suburbs around Brighton
Port Phillip Elwood Elsternwick
Port Phillip Brighton Brighton East
Port Phillip Hampton Hampton

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 is named after Brighton in England.