Brighton
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Brighton is a tranquil, semi-rural town just north of Hobart, Tasmania. Known for its friendly community, historic charm, and affordable lifestyle, it is a gateway to southern Tasmania's countryside. The area offers easy access to both natural and heritage attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
4,983
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.73°, 147.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,320
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
619 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.