18 Garden Avenue
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
Lucas Street Neighborhood Reserve
Lucas St, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
486 m straight-line distance
Castlefield Reserve
Ludstone St, Hampton, Victoria, 3188
939 m straight-line distance
Dendy Park
Breen Dr, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
943 m straight-line distance
Hampton High Reserve
Passchendaele St, Hampton, Victoria, 3188
1.0 km straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
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Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
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Fri, 6 Mar · Sandringham and Highett
Children's yoga - JEM | 7th Mar-2026 to 17th Apr-2027 💛
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What's Nearby
Theatre De La DanSe
15 Male St, Brighton
Jem children’s yoga
., Sandringham and Highett
Pass N Play
., Brighton
Bonjour Babies (Elsternwick VIC)
560 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Merryl’s Mosaics & Glass Studio
723 Glenhuntly Road , Caulfield
SF Ballet
567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Bentleigh Calisthenics Club
11 Walter St, Moorabbin
MAD Performing Arts
11 Corr St, Moorabbin
Ladybug Learning
Suite 1, 319A Neerim Road, Carnegie
Nearby Schools

St Leonard's College
163 South Rd, Brighton East VIC 3187 Australia

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

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

Hampton Primary School
528 Hampton Street, Hampton VIC 3188 Australia

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

St Mary's Primary School - Hampton
59 Holyrood Street, Hampton VIC 3188 Australia
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Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: An Exceptional Bayside Residence of Style and Substance
Description: Showcasing impressive proportions, this elegant town residence is set within private, low-maintenance surrounds and enjoys a highly sought-after Bayside address, just moments from local cafés, shops, parks and transport. A welcoming entry reveals stunning parquetry flooring that flows throughout the home. The refined formal lounge and dining rooms at the front of the residence overlook a tranquil rear courtyard and are beautifully enhanced by a cosy gas log fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. At the heart of the home, a light-filled informal living zone wraps around a sophisticated gourmet kitchen featuring premium Smeg appliances and sleek granite benchtops. The ground floor is further complemented by a generous laundry with direct outdoor access and a convenient powder room. Upstairs accommodation comprises three spacious queen-sized bedrooms, all with mirrored built-in robes. The luxurious master suite is highlighted by a stylish ensuite with indulgent corner spa bath, while a contemporary central bathroom services the remaining bedrooms. A versatile retreat or study area provides the ideal space for children, teenagers or those working from home. Impeccably maintained, this impressive residence also includes ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, intercom, security alarm, extensive built-in storage and a double automatic garage with internal access. Zoned for Brighton Secondary College and positioned close to Dendy Park and the vibrant cafés and boutiques of Dendy Village, this exceptional home delivers an enviable Bayside lifestyle where luxury and convenience combine effortlessly.
Agent: Justin Follett - justin@follettco.com.au - 03 9598 9111
Agent: Lili Huang - Lili@follettco.com.au - 9598 9111
Agent: Troy Ellis - troy@follettco.com.au - 03 9598 9111
Brighton, VIC 3186
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Secure Gated Living Framed by Architectural Finesse
Description: Sold by - Will Maxted (Director RT Edgar) Commanding the streetscape within an exclusive newly completed gated enclave of four, this striking residence is a statement of bold architecture, meticulous craftsmanship and refined contemporary living. Designed and delivered by the -created by mark franek- team, this four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home unfolds across two expansive levels, elegantly connected by a sculptural solid-plaster helical staircase. A considered layout introduces dual living zones and private suite-style bedrooms on both levels, creating flexibility for families and guests alike. Throughout the architecture, a seamless connection between interior spaces and the outdoors is achieved via slender, full-height French doors, enhancing natural light, airflow and the ease of entertaining. This signature front residence totalling 495 sqm (approx.), enjoys a commanding street presence and includes its own private, fully-tiled emerald pool, creating a resort-style outdoor sanctuary. The designer kitchen serves as a centrepiece, showcasing premium Gaggenau appliances, butler's pantry, integrated fridge/freezer and induction cooktop all framed by exquisitely honed marble surfaces. Each generous bedroom features its own indulgent marble-detailed ensuite, while the main suite is further elevated by a glamorous dressing room and a luxurious dual-vanity bathroom. Materiality and craftsmanship are exceptional throughout: Sleek, slimline brickwork, striking Shou Sugi Ban charred timber cladding, light-diffusing fluted glass, Kustom Timber oak flooring, slabs of honed marble, artisan Nagoya mosaics, handmade leather handles, Tala pendants, Axor tapware and Paco Jaanson stoneware all feature. With 3.2m ceilings, full-height glazing, customised storage, Real Flame gas-pebble fireplace and Daikin ducted climate control, comfort and design combine effortlessly. Securely set behind auto-gated cobblestone grounds, this stunning home features a charred-timber-clad double garage and an architectural arbour entry. Moments from Brighton's leading schools, Dendy Park, Church Street and the Bay, the locale offers an enviable balance of village convenience, open space and bayside lifestyle appeal.
Agent: Will Maxted - wmaxted@rtedgar.com.au
Agent: Rina Ma - rma@rtedgar.com.au
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Land Size: 658 m²
Property Type: Vacant Land
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A Rare Brighton East Opportunity 658m² (approx.) of Untapped Potential
Description: Positioned in a peaceful and sought-after pocket of Brighton East, 20 Regent Street presents a rare and exciting opportunity to create a bespoke family residence on a perfectly flat 658m² (approx.) allotment. With an impressive 15.24-metre frontage, this cleared parcel of land is ready for immediate construction, offering a blank canvas free of trees or slope, and complete with an existing concrete slab for those seeking to build with ease and confidence. Enjoy the privilege of proximity to some of Melbourne's finest schools, including St Leonard's College, Haileybury, Brighton Secondary College and St Finbar's Primary, all within easy reach. The area's celebrated lifestyle amenities are moments away from the golden sands of Brighton Beach to the boutiques, cafés and dining of Bay Street and Church Street. Middle Brighton and Brighton Beach train stations ensure a seamless city commute, while nearby parks and sporting facilities add to the family appeal. This is an exceptional chance to secure a blue-chip Brighton East address and craft a home that reflects your vision, surrounded by established residences and a vibrant bayside community. A site of this quality and convenience is increasingly rare ready now for the next chapter to begin at 20 Regent Street.
Agent: Matthew Pillios - mpillios@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Agent: Kevin Yim - kyim@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Agent: Melissa Grinter - mgrinter@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9592 6522
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Beachside Potential with Northerly Aspect
Description: Enviably located, in walking distance to schools, parkland, shops and the beach, this classic brick single-level Brighton East residence is positioned on a sizeable 720sqm* block, with a sundrenched northerly facing rear aspect, presenting an exceptional opportunity for future renovation or redevelopment (STCA). On the market for this first time in more than 50 years, the cherished family home is privately cocooned in lush, established gardens. Rich in original character and style, the three-bedroom, two bathroom home will inspire with its high ceilings, generous proportions and highly functional layout. Bathed in northerly sun, the rear living room has a multi-pane picture window framing the lovely garden view, while the front rooms have a series of French doors providing access to shady patios and garden havens. This highly sought after location offers effortless access to Dendy Village, Dendy Park, Brighton Secondary College, St Leonards College and Haileybury College, and Brighton Golf Course as well as Brighton's exclusive shopping strips and iconic beaches are all within easy reach. *approximate land size
Agent: Simon Monnier-Penny - simon.monnierpenny@marshallwhite.com.au - 9822 9999
Agent: Tas Bartels - Tas.Bartels@marshallwhite.com.au - 03 9822 9999
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
Brighton, VIC 3186
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Easy-Care Luxury with a Full Interior Transformation
Description: Created with easy-care indulgence in mind, this timeless Brighton town residence has been elevated to a new standard of modern living. Just 300 metres from Were Street Village, this beautifully refashioned four-bedroom, three-bathroom home also features a versatile ground-floor room with the potential to be converted into an additional bedroom, home office or guest retreat, blending elegant architecture with a comprehensive designer upgrade to deliver the best in low-maintenance luxury. Inside, the home feels brand new, with every surface thoughtfully renewed. Premium wool carpets, new engineered flooring, full interior and exterior repainting, and all-new window furnishings bring warmth and refinement. The lighting has been fully redesigned to feature sophisticated pendants, bed lighting, stair illumination, and architectural spot lighting, creating mood, comfort, and style throughout. The kitchen and bathroom upgrades are exceptional. A brand-new entertainer's kitchen now hosts Miele appliances (oven, microwave, dishwasher and gas cooktop), an elegant bar installation, and Astra Walker tapware including integrated water refill features. A fully redesigned laundry complements this space. The master bathroom has been rebuilt with Astra Walker fittings and luxury detailing, while every bathroom in the home now features brand-new showers, toilets, and new basins. The master suite has also been enhanced with a custom, newly installed wardrobe for clever, tailored storage. Additional upgrades extend to new air vents and thoughtful functional touches across the home. Outdoors, the north-facing wraparound courtyard has been rejuvenated with painting and landscaping enhancements for privacy, security, and quiet enjoyment. Other premium comforts already found throughout the home include marble floors, a granite kitchen benchtop, a stone-surround open fireplace, Bosch appliances, ducted vacuum, and secure private double-garage access via remote gates, all within a front-of-two position on a tightly held block. Midway between Church Street and Hampton Street, with Brighton Beach at the end of the road and elite schools moments away, this is one of Brighton's rare opportunities to secure a fully upgraded, move-in-ready residence in a blue-chip lifestyle pocket.
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: 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
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





















