16 Florence Street
Brighton East, VIC 3187

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- schools in Brighton East
- 5
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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 106,118
- children aged 0–14
- 17,268
- schools
- 30
- parks & libraries
- 52
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 45
Most-listed activities: Tennis, Karate, Swimming
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Clapperton St Reserve
Clapperton St, Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204
624 m straight-line distance
Little Brighton Reserve
Union St, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
850 m straight-line distance
Hurlingham Park
Hurlingham St, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
939 m straight-line distance
Dendy Park
Breen Dr, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
1.0 km straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
Across Australia's big council areas, the AroundSchools directory lists a median of about 10 kids' activity providers for every 10,000 children — but in Melbourne's Wyndham it is 3.9, and in the City…
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Most Livable Suburbs in Victoria for Families (2026)
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Property Details
604 m²
House
RESIDENTIAL
Upcoming Events Nearby
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Fri, 6 Mar · Sandringham and Highett
Children's yoga - JEM | 7th Mar-2026 to 17th Apr-2027 💛
Ages 3–12
Sat, 1 Aug · Ashwood
Kids & Teens Art Birthday Parties - Glorious Studio | 2-Aug to 31-Dec, 2026
Ages 5–17
Tue, 15 Sept · Blackburn North
Persian Playgroup - Facilitated
Ages 3–6
Tue, 19 May · Nunawading
Junior Warriors - 8 Course Programe - Kung Fu Force AU | 20th May to 30th Dec-2026
Ages 6–13
What's Nearby
Theatre De La DanSe
15 Male St, Brighton
Jem children’s yoga
., Sandringham and Highett
Merryl’s Mosaics & Glass Studio
723 Glenhuntly Road , Caulfield
Bonjour Babies (Elsternwick VIC)
560 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Pass N Play
., Brighton
SF Ballet
567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Ladybug Learning
Suite 1, 319A Neerim Road, Carnegie
Bentleigh Calisthenics Club
11 Walter St, Moorabbin
MAD Performing Arts
11 Corr St, Moorabbin
Nearby Schools

St Finbar's Primary School
90 Centre Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 Australia

Brighton Secondary College
120 Marriage Rd, Brighton East VIC 3187 Australia

Melbourne Montessori College
741 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 Australia

Bentleigh West Primary School
23 Brewer Road , Bentleigh VIC 3204 Australia

St Leonard's College
163 South Rd, Brighton East VIC 3187 Australia
Brighton Primary School
Wilson Street , Brighton VIC 3186 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
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Brighton East, VIC 3187
Land Size: 583 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Classic meets modern with direct park frontage
Description: Perfectly positioned at the end of a quiet, family-friendly cul-de-sac with Hurlingham Park as its direct neighbour, this tastefully modernised and extended Art Deco classic offers an exceptional lifestyle of space, versatility, and effortless living. With nothing to do but move in and enjoy, it is a home designed for a growing family to create memories for decades to come. Beyond its inviting entrance, original Art Deco charm sets a warm and elegant tone, flowing through to formal lounge and dining rooms, ideal for both everyday living and special occasions. A generous master bedroom features walk-in and built-in robes and a newly renovated ensuite with heated floors. A large purpose-built study, with three integrated workstations and extensive storage is perfect for studious children or a home office. A freshly renovated laundry and separate toilet and powder room add further everyday ease. At the heart of the home, a solid jarrah and stone benchtop kitchen overlooks expansive family and meal zones, creating a natural hub where families can gather, cook, and relax together. Bi-fold doors seamlessly merge inside and out, extending to a fully equipped undercover alfresco kitchen complete with built-in wood-fired pizza oven, making entertaining family and friends effortless year-round. Bathed in sunlight, the private backyard is a true retreat, with resort-style pool and spa (solar and gas-heated) with an outdoor accessible toilet/changeroom framed by a tranquil water feature and leafy surrounds. The second level is thoughtfully designed for family living, featuring bedrooms two, three, and four. All are generous in size and accompanied by excellent robe space, an additional living area for further flexibility, and recently renovated chic family bathroom with double vanity and bathtub. This is further complemented by a separate powder room and walk-in attic/storeroom. Offering outstanding optionality, a fully self-contained studio with private entrance, positioned above the dual access double garage, provides ideal accommodation for multigenerational living, teenager's retreat, guests, or a private home office. Complete with a lounge, kitchenette, fifth bedroom, bathroom, and split system heating and cooling, it adds genuine flexibility rarely found. Additional features include open and gas fireplaces, ornate period detailing, abundant storage throughout, alarm system, ducted heating, dual evaporative cooling, double garage with rear access to Milliara Grove, and a secure driveway with space for multiple cars, a boat and/or caravan. With the park next door and the best of Bayside at its disposal, it is only moments away from picturesque beaches, cafés, restaurants, Sandbelt golf courses, city trains and trams, zoned Gardenvale Primary/Brighton Secondary, and prestigious private schools across Brighton and Caulfield, along with always-vibrant Bay Street, Church Street, and McKinnon, Hawthorn, and Centre Roads. This is a truly unique family home offering space and security in an unbeatable setting.
Agent: Shantelle Francis - sfrancis@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Agent: Matthew Pillios - mpillios@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Agent: Kevin Yim - kyim@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Sold Off Market
Description: In a desirable Bayside location, this superb property has been sold privately in a discreet off-market transaction. Demand for similar properties in this location is constant due to the proximity to the beach, excellent schools and popular shopping and restaurant precincts.
Agent: Campbell Butterss - campbell.butterss@marshallwhite.com.au - 9832 1210
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: CHARACTER FILLED SINGLE LEVEL ELEGANCE IN A QUIET AND PRIVATE CUL DE SAC LOCALE
Description: **AUCTION THIS SATURDAY** A clinker brick delight, this endearing 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, single level charmer has been refined with taste and quality. Character filled with hardwood floors, stucco walls and tall ceilings, this solid brick gem enjoys a gorgeous open-plan living and dining area with a timeless granite kitchen (stainless steel appliances) and two sets of French doors to the paved patio in the deep rear garden. 3 substantial bedrooms (main with walk in robe and tidy ensuite) Immaculate bathroom with separate toilet and Euro laundry Ducted heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, instant hot water 2 garden sheds and plenty of driveway parking Generous land of 435sqm approx. Widely appealing, suitable for families, investors and/or downsizers Beachside of the highway, walk to Dendy Village, William Street Reserve, St Finbar's Primary School and the Hawthorn Road tram, zoned for Brighton Primary School and Brighton Secondary College, while moments to a choice of independent schools, Dendy Park and both Church Street and Bay Street lifestyle precincts.
Agent: Elizabeth Lopez - elizabethlopez@becksmallproperty.com.au - 9592 4300
Agent: Bradley Small - bradleysmall@becksmallproperty.com.au - 9592 4300
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Impressive Town Residence in Popular Locale
Description: RESERVE PRICE - $2,000,000 Auction to be conducted at: Follett & Co Real Estate Office 274 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186 Auction Date: Tuesday 20th January Time: 5:00pm (Register to attend) In an exceptionally popular Brighton East location, this impressive town residence offers stylish family-sized living of house-like proportions. With a spacious and flexible floor plan, this immaculate home allows families of all sizes to spread out in comfort. On offer are two downstairs living zones a tranquil lounge adjoining a formal dining room, whilst to the rear a full-width family room with gas log fire enjoys a sundrenched northerly aspect and triple French doors opening to a private and equally warm terrace. Solar power enhances the home's efficiency, delivering modern sustainability without compromising comfort. Taking in views of this leafy space, the creamy stone kitchen is highlighted by Smeg/Miele appliances plus a walk-in pantry giving access to a fitted laundry with convenient shopper's entry to the double garage. A peaceful study with fitted robes offers the flexibility of a fourth bedroom, while a powder room completes the downstairs. Up glossy stairs, a serene third living space creates the perfect parent retreat. From here, the master suite opens to reveal a balcony, stone en suite and WIR a gorgeous trifecta. Two further bedrooms, both with BIRs, share a luxe central bathroom showcasing a frameless shower and large bath. A fabulous option for those seeking a substantial home in a low-maintenance setting, this brilliant offering also delivers a bubbling al fresco spa, secure entry, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and the added benefit of solar power for reduced energy costs. Parks, shops, sand-belt golf courses and cafes are all around in this brilliant neighbourhood, plus you will be spoilt for schooling choices. Relax and rejoice in your decision to secure this sophisticated residence.
Agent: Justin Follett - justin@follettco.com.au - 03 9598 9111
Agent: Lili Huang - Lili@follettco.com.au - 9598 9111
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Huge Luxury Bayside Family Masterpiece in a Designer Garden Setting
Description: The finest synergy of effortless luxury and architectural artistry defines this low-maintenance masterpiece by one of Melbourne's most celebrated design teams, KG Architectural. Characterised by large spaces throughout, the home is expertly oriented to harness its luminous northern aspect. Further enhanced by a spectacular Linton LaFontaine garden, we present benchmark Bayside living that is private, considered and beyond compare. A world away from life's pace, a floating timber walkway through lush greenery introduces a soaring entrance foyer of striking calm and presence. From here, an expansive triple-zone layout unfolds with intuitive ease, seamlessly transitioning from day to night and providing a sublime setting for refined living and entertaining. Cavity-hidden, full-height windows and hide-away doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, creating a breathtaking sense of connection and flow. Anchoring the home's design, a lush internal courtyard brings focus to impeccably curated interiors, enhancing a captivating interplay of light, volume and scale. Entertaining and retreat are equally indulged with a formal sitting room or home theatre opening to a tranquil zen garden, a light-filled upper-level lounge, and a vast family domain extending to an al fresco terrace complete with BBQ kitchen, café-style heating and a stunning tiered garden in utterly private surrounds. The showpiece kitchen frames a peaceful courtyard outlook, centred around a custom Branco Veda White marble dining island set against a striking Black Odyssey marble feature wall. Premium European appliances, including dual ovens and integrated dishwasher, are complemented by a sleek black-tiled butler's pantry, forming a culinary space of both function and finesse. A garden-view home office is accompanied by several integrated study zones, while three beautifully appointed bedrooms and luxurious Roger Seller bathrooms enjoy the privacy of the upper level. The main suite is a true treetop sanctuary, showcasing a dramatic wall of glass capturing sunset skies, a custom dressing room with soft-touch joinery, and a skylit ensuite with dual vanities. Bespoke detailing throughout reflects the exemplary craftsmanship of this magnificant home, with walls of mirror, Artemide designer lighting, soaring vaulted skylights, and ultra-stylish wide-board French oak flooring and wall panelling. Comprehensive comfort includes climate control, ducted vacuuming, automated garden irrigation and a secure remote double garage. Less than 100m to Little Brighton Reserve and a few minutes walk to Hawthorn Road village and tram, with Bay Street's lifestyle precinct and station, elite schooling options and the beach within easy reach. Custom-crafted living that sets the standard in low maintenance, family excellence. For more information about this flawless KGA-designed town residence please contact Ross Walker at Buxton Brighton on 0425 836 613.
Agent: Ross Walker - rwalker@buxton.com.au - 03 9592 8000
Agent: Tom Davidson - tdavidson@buxton.com.au - 03 9592 8000
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Renovated class in leafy rear privacy
Description: Updated with a fresh sense of style, this single level three bedroom two bathroom brick town residence is secluded in the low maintenance bliss of its north facing garden courtyard. Enjoying Black Butt hybrid floors, this revitalised home reveals an engaging layout with light filled living and dining areas separated by a dividing wall, a deluxe Freedom kitchen with Bosch/Westinghouse appliances and Japanese finger mosaic splashback, a spacious main bedroom with deep walk in robe and spotless ensuite, two further double bedrooms with built in robes in the western wing, a tidy bathroom, powder room and a separate laundry. The easy care courtyard has a high vertical greenery wall that creates desirable privacy for alfresco dining and all forms of outdoor lifestyle living. In an owner occupied group of three, this widely appealing hideaway is appointed with ducted heating, evaporative cooling, split system air conditioning, ceiling fans, a security door and an auto garage. Beachside of the highway, walk to St Finbar's Primary School, St Finbar's Tennis Club, Brighton Secondary College, Dendy Village, William Street Reserve and the Hawthorn Road tram, minutes to Church Street lifestyle, Middle Brighton station, Dendy Park, Brighton Golf Club and famous beaches.
Agent: Angus McPherson - angusmcpherson@jelliscraig.com.au - 9593 4500
Agent: Trent Collie - TrentCollie@jelliscraig.com.au - 9194 1200
Agent: Sarah Gursansky - SarahGursansky@jelliscraig.com.au - 9194 1200
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Poolside entertainer of the very highest calibre
Description: Eminent, extravagant, and altogether exceptional, this family dream-home represents the height of modern luxury with its wealth of space, stunning sun, cutting-edge style, and private pool retreat. With its signature timber battens and lush gardens leaving a lasting impression, a grand pivot door reveals a sweeping interior where craftsmanship and function go hand-in-hand. A ground-floor guest room with a robe and semi-ensuite is the ideal counterpart to outstanding accommodation above, with a double walk-in robe, scenic balcony, elegant ensuite, and option of a separate air conditioning system all enhancing a stellar main bedroom. A robe and ensuite feature in a sizeable third bedroom, while a lavish central bathroom joins excellent storage in serving bedrooms four and five. With a multi-user study superb for school-age kids, a substantial upper lounge and ground-level media room offer all the flexibility a family could ever ask for; perfect complements to a brilliant entertainer's suite at plan's rear. Two sets of stacker glass see vast living/dining and outdoor domains seamlessly combine, with any and all gatherings capably served by an upscale kitchen's profuse cabinetry, lengthy stone benches, butler's pantry, and top-of-the-range Liebherr and Miele appliances. A louvre-top alfresco with a complete barbecue kitchen heights hospitality prowess beyond compare, while tall, sculpted greenery gifts total privacy to a deep backyard's feature pool and spa. Equipped to a standard far-surpassing the high-end-home norm, other standouts include a large solar energy system, blackbutt floors, skylights, ceiling speakers, camera and alarm security, Villeroy & Boch basins, two bathtubs, gas and solar pool and spa heating, a gas-log fireplace, large laundry, powder room, oversized double garage, and electric-gated driveway housing at least two more cars. Between rolling fairways and Brighton's verve, it's only steps to revered St Leonard's and Haileybury Colleges, acres of parkland, Were and Dendy Street Villages, and a Bayside icon in Hampton Street, while never far from Church and Bay Streets, Brighton and Firbank Grammar, city trains, and the leisure trail, gardens, and bathing boxes skirting postcard-worthy Brighton Beach.
Agent: Matthew Pillios - mpillios@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Agent: Melissa Grinter - mgrinter@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Agent: Kevin Yim - kyim@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Land Size: 508 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Corner Landmark Potential in Leafy Locale
Description: Let us sweep you away with the leafy location, sizeable accommodation and centre-stage location of this versatile property. The centrepiece property of this highly-prized, low-traffic locale of courts and crescents, this approx 508sqm property promises high-impact presence with a sweeping corner frontage, a well-presented late-period home...and multiple possibilities. Appreciate the comfort and potential in this accommodating three bedroom, two bathroom family floorplan and live with a free-flowing dual-zone design featuring a gasfire-warmed lounge with French doors to a north-facing alfresco area, and relaxed family living-dining wrapping a glossy granite and European appliance kitchen. Detailed with natural stone benchtops for the stylish bathroom and ensuite, and plantation shutters for easy privacy, this centrally heated and cooled home has the perfect plan for further extension - with a garden-view master-suite to the front, kids' bedrooms (with desk and storage units) around the family zone, and a generous double auto-garage on Billson St. Relax today and get to work on your renovation vision tomorrow, or bring an all-new outlook to this high-visibility site. Centre-stage in this tightly-held precinct, this dual-frontage property represents a rare opportunity to create an eye-catching new landmark home (or two, Subject to Council Approval) amongst the prestige homes here. However you see this high-impact property, this in-demand locale is ready to reward with easy proximity to both Bay St and Church St shopping. Just 300m to the gates of St Finbar's Primary School and three doors to the 'secret' local tennis club, this leafy position is in Zone for Brighton Primary School, minutes to the central Brighton private schools (Firbank and Brighton Grammar School), a walk or cycle to Star of the Sea College and 450m to the tram to De La Salle College.
Agent: James Paynter - james@follettco.com.au - 03 9598 9111
Agent: Justin Follett - justin@follettco.com.au - 03 9598 9111
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Sun-Filled Single-Level Living in a Brilliant Boutique Group
Description: Streetfront in a landmark group backing Brighton Golf Course, this two bedroom, two bathroom garden-residence sets the benchmark in boutique living with clever custom extras and great architectural use of floorspace. Scaled up with an expansive open-plan providing room to lounge amongst custom cabinetry and dine beneath David Trubridge artisan lighting, this prestige residence is adaptably accommodating with a vast master-domain (with robed dressing-area and a 5 Star fully-tiled private ensuite) in its own plush wing, and a sunny second bedroom fitted with a home-office area. Going beyond the original architectural specification of this tightly-held group with a fully-integrated Miele appliance kitchen (upgraded with fridge-freezer), this customised design features a 'secret bar' with wine racking, and bespoke soft-close cabinetry including custom wardrobe fit-outs. Curated with premium stone benchtops, wideboard Oak floors, 100% wool carpets and Rogerseller bathroom fittings, there are block-out blinds for each bedroom and living zone, plus lofty linen-sheers for the master-suite and living zone. With individual reverse-cycle climate-control to every room, and ceiling fans to both bedrooms, plus video-intercom entry via a doubly-secured lobby, this benchmark home has the added peace of mind of lift-access to double (side-by-side) auto-gated basement-garaging, and double side-by-side storage cages. Even the sun-catching north-facing courtyard is well appointed with a bluestone terrace to entertain, high hedges to provide privacy, and a secure streetfront gate adding direct access...all set beneath the eye-catching pergolas that add to this group's distinctively architectural flair. Steps to the Fairways and a pup-friendly 650m walk to Dendy Park, this impressive single level apartment is located for an easy life. Within 200m of Brighton Secondary College, close to St Finbar's Primary School and in Zone for popular Hampton Primary School this benchmark residence is just minutes to Church St's cafe society and Bay St's supermarket shopping, and few minutes more to the bay.
Agent: Justin Follett - justin@follettco.com.au - 03 9598 9111
Agent: Troy Ellis - troy@follettco.com.au - 03 9598 9111





















