Brighton

NZDep 4
Pop 1,443Median age 44Dunedin City

Brighton is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,443 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Brighton is $635 (635 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Brighton: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 433.

In 2026, Brighton recorded 7 building approvals (5 houses, 2 units), up 40% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability74% Stretched
School QualityEQI 433 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development+40% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$635
House Rent /wk$635
Rent-to-Income73.5%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,443
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.9%
Māori10.9%
Asian3.0%
Pacific Peoples1.5%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction135
Health Care and Social Assistance99
Education and Training84
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI433
Total Students91
State1
Big Rock Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 433 · 91 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score951
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Houses5
  Units2
YoY Change+40%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023