Brighton, QLD 4017

We moved to Brighton QLD 4017 12 months ago. I can't believe the value for money and lifestyle here! Brighton has to boom, considering it's close proximity to the new Redcliffe urban re-development, fantastic investment in infrastructure close by (new Ted Smout Bridge) and accessible public transport to the CBD. Buses stop regularly on the main street and the closest train station is Sandgate, a 6 min drive with ample parking or a 17 min bike ride (from our place). I commute everyday from Brighton to the CBD for work and my transit time is 28 mins total. We never have traffic jams in Brighton or neighbouring Sandgate or Shorncliffe areas. When I get off the train each day after work, I take a breath of freash air, knowing the CBD stress is long gone and the smell of the sea is just a short stroll, bike ride or drive away. Many many great parks, lagoons, wetlands, cycle paths and the expansive ocean front that stretches from Brighton past Sandgate and around the headland of Shorncliffe. Perfect mix of million dollar houses and cute little post war cottages and grand Queenslanders. Most traditional land lots are much larger than the pokey estates of recent years. Our block is 755 m sq. I believe Brighton is relatively undiscovered and offers a lifestyle of parks, outdoor fun, stand up paddling, kayaking, cycling and most popular of all - kite surfing! Other suburbs in Brisbane simply have shopping or parks to visit. Boring. The close proximity to water, whilst still being elevated is the best of both worlds. In my opinion, you should grab a piece of Brighton now before the median price reaches it's closest classier neighbours of Sandgate and Shorncliffe...Just over the Ted Smout Bridge (or Hornibrook Bridge) you have Clontarf and Redcliffe, earmarked as 2 of the potential biggest growth suburbs in QLD thanks to the extention of the train network. Oh, and with regard to flooding, only the foreshore of Flinders Pde needed to sandbag (just in case) in the 2011 floods. Most of Brighton is evevated and has no flooding threat. Although no waterfront houses were inundated, everyone was ready, yet pleasantly surprised when nothing happened. When looking for land close to the water, as with any coastal town, look for evevated land, not flat and low lying.

Brighton is still largely undiscovered, with a predominance of neat 1960's cottages on 650 to 750 sqm blocks.
It has retained a country town feel in that people still say hello in the street and shopkeepers want to know you. The local real estate agents say that, while people do want to buy here, the current residents don't want to leave.
It is great for families with good schools, many parks, the waterfront with sheltered sandy coves (great for little kids to paddle), and the wetlands and lagoons that are perfect for walking or cycling.
There is very easy access to the M1, and a good train service from Sandgate village. In the adjoining suburbs there is a very active cafe/restaurant scene with lots of live music.

Brighton has the best of everything. Beautiful streets full of character houses and friendly neighbours. Close to the water all regular conveniences of local shops, post, cafes, takeaways, childcare and schools close by with very little traffic. Wonderful little community feel and big supermarkets are a short drive away and so close to the city, airport and variety of larger chain stores and Westfields if that’s your thing. Not as busy as Sandgate and not as tucked away as Shorncliffe (both beautiful nearby suburbs as well). Close drive to Redcliffe peninsula if you want more cafes, restaurants playgrounds, the lagoon and sandy beaches. Brighton, the best of Brisbane!

Gorgeous little suburb, close to the city while still feeling like a friendly country town.
- 30 minute commute to the CBD.
- close to the Bay and boardwalk for walking, cycling and family picnicks
- older houses are all being renovated and will be a modern suburb in a few years
- short drive / cycle/ walk into neighbouring Sandgate
- very safe area with families, professionals and retirees

We moved here a few years ago. Lovely area for walking and cycling along the foreshore or around the streets. Nice mix of homes.

Friendly quaint area, feels very safe. We don't feel like we are living in a city.

Easy access to M1 motorway north or south. Train from Sandgate to CBD an easy commute.

Excellent schooling in this area with everything you need here. Including good cafes and bars featuring lots of live talent.

People are helpful and friendly which we appreciated being new to Brisbane.

Nice to see there seems to be good support for local small business here. We try to as we don't like malls.

Agree with lots of other comments. I have rented here while building in other areas of Brisbane but have had to move back to Sydney for work. We have recently purchased a house as an investment in Brighton as we love the seaside area, the prices are so much better than neighbouring Sandgate which is a stroll or bike ride away. Road access to City/Airport/Redcliffe/Sunshine or Gold coast is so easy from Brighton. Great for kids and good rental returns and cap growth potential but we don't really care as we actually really want to move back when we can. (No interest in living within the 5-10km of the city & floody river many are spruiked).

Best place I ever lived, although we are on the waterfront...Quiet and peaceful and the friendliest people I ever encountered as neighbours.

Every weekend we ride along the Brighton / Sandgate foreshore with the kids. We moved from north western suburb of Cashmere. We can't believe how quiet Brighton is. The train station is close - a choice of Sandgate or Deagon stations. We have not encountered any heavy traffic here. 30 mins to the city. The lifestyle here has a healthy, simple, quaint feel about it. We look forward to raising our little cottage and planting daisies! We don't have sea views, but we are within 500m walk to the beach on elevated land.