8B Hodder 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
Little Brighton Reserve
Union St, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
173 m straight-line distance
Clee St Reserve
Clee St, McKinnon, Victoria, 3204
516 m straight-line distance
Hurlingham Park
Hurlingham St, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187
742 m straight-line distance
Clapperton St Reserve
Clapperton St, Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204
977 m 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
Townhouse
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
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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
Merryl’s Mosaics & Glass Studio
723 Glenhuntly Road , Caulfield
Bonjour Babies (Elsternwick VIC)
560 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
SF Ballet
567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Pass N Play
., Brighton
Ladybug Learning
Suite 1, 319A Neerim Road, Carnegie
Jem children’s yoga
., Sandringham and Highett
Bentleigh Calisthenics Club
11 Walter St, Moorabbin
Jam Studio Music
Suite 2, Level 1, 118 Chapel St, St Kilda
Nearby Schools

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

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

Gardenvale Primary School
66 Landcox Street, Brighton East VIC 3187 Australia

Ormond Primary School
Cnr Murray & Wheatley Roads, Ormond VIC 3204 Australia

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

Brighton Secondary College
120 Marriage Rd, Brighton East VIC 3187 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: 604 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A Prized Opportunity with a North-Facing Advantage
Description: Take inspiration from this prized family location and envision a brand-new home perfectly oriented to capture its coveted north-facing rear aspect. Bathed in day-long sunshine on the preferred side of Florence Street, this generous 604sqm (approx) allotment presents an increasingly rare opportunity to design a contemporary family residence with a strong focus on light-filled living, entertaining and lifestyle excellence. The existing two-bedroom weatherboard has been a much-loved family home for decades, showcasing high decorative ceilings, slate fireplaces (not operational), dual living zones and a deep backyard. Now ready for its next chapter, the site invites a bespoke new build tailored precisely to your family's needs, with scope for a value-adding basement and swimming pool (STCA). Quietly nestled within a low-traffic, tree-lined cul-de-sac, the location delivers outstanding everyday convenience and lasting appeal. Enjoy a short walk to St Finbar's Primary School and tennis club, with Hawthorn Road's village and tram close at hand. Hampton Street's shopping and café strip, Church and Bay Street dining and transport, Hurlingham and Dendy Parks, Brighton's highly regarded schooling options and the area's beautiful beaches are all within easy reach. An enticing Brighton East opportunity where position, orientation and future potential align for exceptional family living and long-term reward. For more information about this premium north-facing property please contact Halli Moore at Buxton Brighton on 0403 777 661.
Agent: Halli Moore - hmoore@buxton.com.au - 03 9592 8000
Agent: Owen Bowditch - obowditch@buxton.com.au - 9598 8222
Agent: Michelle Gagêt - mgaget@buxton.com.au - 03 9592 8000
Caulfield South, VIC 3162
Land Size: 650 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Prime Opportunity In Perfect Position
Description: On a substantial 650sqm (approx.), this freestanding weatherboard home represents a rare opportunity as one of the few remaining properties in the neighbourhood offering genuine redevelopment potential (STCA). Providing immediate comfort for today, the interior features a welcoming front living room featuring reverse cycle air conditioning, a large kitchen/meals (gas cooking), and three bedrooms - one with built in robes. The central bathroom includes a combined shower/bath, plus a separate laundry and additional toilet at the rear. A substantial private backyard highlights the home's outstanding potential to create an idyllic alfresco entertaining zone or family garden retreat and is complemented by a highly sought-after street setting renowned for its wide, tree-lined central plantation creating a unique park-like environment. Positioned for lifestyle excellence, it enjoys wonderful proximity to Ormond Train Station, vibrant local cuisine/shopping, leafy parkland, and renowned schools including Caulfield South Primary, Glen Eira College and Kilvington Grammar.
Agent: Joey Eckstein - jeckstein@wilsonagents.com.au - 0419 419 199
Agent: Abie Munz - amunz@wilsonagents.com.au
Agent: Peter Fein - peter@wilsonagents.com.au - 9528 8888
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Single-Level Style, Modern Finish & Easy Living
Description: Set behind a charming front fence and leafy garden, this beautifully updated single-level home delivers effortless living with its street-fronted position, modern renovation, solar panels for energy efficiency and the bonus of no Owners Corporation fees. With its own private entry off Bruce Street, the home offers excellent space for young families, first-home buyers or downsizers who crave low-maintenance convenience without compromising on comfort. Sunlight pours into the northerly living and dining areas, enhanced by polished floorboards and direct access to a private terrace and front garden. The recently renovated kitchen impresses with quality Bosch appliances, stone surfaces and plenty of storage. Accommodation includes three well-sized bedrooms (two with built-in robes), a sleek central bathroom, separate w/c and full laundry. Additional highlights include split-system heating/cooling, external security cameras, a single garage plus off-street parking for another two cars. Positioned in the Brighton Secondary College and Gardenvale Primary School zones, just moments from Centre Road cafés and shops, Landcox and Hurlingham Parks, North Road transport and Ormond Station, this is single-level living at its finest. For further information please contact Vincent Calderone on 0426 262 771.
Agent: Vincent Calderone - vcalderone@hodges.com.au - (03) 9596 1111
Agent: Julian Augustini - jaugustini@hodges.com.au - 9596 1111
McKinnon, VIC 3204
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Stylish Single Level in the Zone
Description: In the zone, beautifully renovated and peacefully set to the rear of only two with no owners corporation, this light-filled single-level villa delivers an enticing lifestyle in a prized pocket on the edge of McKinnon Village, moments from local cafés and Alnutt Park. Bright and inviting, with new engineered oak floors and a crisp white aesthetic, the generous interiors reveal spacious living proportions, enhanced by oversized colonial-style windows that draw in a warm north-western aspect and further enhance the impression of space and privacy. An open meals and kitchen domain connects the social zones, opening out to a north-facing, recently landscaped courtyard garden for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Three good-sized bedrooms line the hallway, each with brand-new carpet and built-in robes, including the rear-set main bedroom, which features a walk-in robe, ensuite, and split-system air conditioning. A second, central bathroom with separate bath and shower allows for easy living across all ages, with a large laundry extending around to the rear and fantastic extras such as split-system AC, ducted heating, new LED downlights, external shade blinds, and a double-remote garage. Set within the McKinnon Secondary College zone and within steps of transport, including McKinnon Station, local favourite Willim Cafe, and a choice of great dining options on nearby Ormond and Centre Road, this is an outstanding downsizer, a smart entry into a tightly held precinct, or an effortless family base close to everything that matters.
Agent: Anders Simon - asimon@rtedgar.com.au - 03 9533 0222
Agent: Jason Isaacs - jisaacs@rtedgar.com.au - 0488700789
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
Land Size: 384 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Eye opening contemporary innovation
Description: In one of Bentleigh's finest streets, this compelling four bedroom plus two study, three bathroom masterpiece is an inspirational design using warehouse techniques of huge window expanses, impressive skylights, open voids, an internal garden and a steel framed staircase to spectacular effect. Open and airy with free flowing spaces, this quality built home showcases a private study with bespoke desk and cabinetry, a generous downstairs bedroom with two sets of robes and deluxe semi ensuite, an awe inspiring lounge with dramatic void, electric fireplace and the staircase acting as a sculpture in front of the huge windows framing the lightwell courtyard with its outdoor day bed. The luxurious open plan entertaining area impresses with its extensive joinery and palatial Emporite kitchen with walk in pantry/laundry and Smeg appliances. Bi fold doors open to a fabulous alfresco deck in paved gardens with a solid timber arbour to take in the afternoon sunshine. The first floor is finished with Black Butt floors and features a mezzanine style two person workstation that gets full benefit of the magnificent skylight, with the hotel like main bedroom suite featuring a dressing room and luxe ensuite with freestanding bath at one end, and two large bedrooms with robes/desk serviced by a fully tiled bathroom at the other. A box frame alucabond façade makes a bold statement out the front, while this incredible home is flawless inside with large format tiling, reverse cycle air conditioning, Nobo panel heaters, video intercom, ducted vacuum, instant hot water, solar panels, a large external store room and an auto garage via auto gates. In this gorgeous parkside no through road with Allnutt Park at the end, footsteps to Centre Road's café scene, Bentleigh station, bus services to Brighton and Bentleigh West Primary School, within easy reach of OLSH College and the Hawthorn Road tram.
Agent: Gavin van Rooyen - GavinvanRooyen@jelliscraig.com.au - 95934500
Agent: Jack Liu - JackLiu@jelliscraig.com.au - 9593 4500
Agent: Charlie La Fontaine - CharlieLaFontaine@jelliscraig.com.au - 9593 4500
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: 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
Land Size: 669 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Contemporary family oasis with effortless indoor-outdoor living
Description: This impeccably designed home is perfectly tailored for a seamless indoor-outdoor family experience. With its stylish appointments & generous proportions, it boasts luxurious, light-filled spaces, multiple living areas & exceptional quality across two expansive levels. Move in & relish this stunning residence, ideally situated in the highly coveted Brighton East neighborhood. Upon entering, you're greeted by a welcoming foyer adorned with polished timber flooring, complemented by a striking two-story void that captures natural light. To your left, an elegantly spacious formal lounge & dining area invite relaxation, while to your right, a custom-built study space awaits your creative endeavors. At the heart of this home lies a sun-drenched open-plan living & dining zone, seamlessly connected to a versatile multipurpose area. Both spaces flow effortlessly to an undercover alfresco retreat, overlooking a serene tropical garden sanctuary. Here, you'll find a solar-heated pool featuring an eye-catching water feature, all embraced by lush greenerytruly an ideal setting for family gatherings & entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, showcasing a large central island, an abundance of soft-close cabinetry & a suite of high-end Miele appliances, including two dishwashers & two ovens. Transitioning through the kitchen, you'll discover a laundry space that impresses with a built-in drying cupboard & ample storage. Upstairs, a peaceful landing retreat offers lovely garden views. The north-facing main bedroom features a walk-in robe & a luxurious fully tiled ensuite with a freestanding bath & shower. Three additional generous bedrooms, all equipped with built-in robes (two featuring desks & cabinetry), provide leafy vistas, complemented by a sparkling central bathroom with dual access & a separate toilet. This remarkable family home is enhanced by ducted heating & cooling, an alarm system, an oversized double auto garage with storage space & a rear roller door, under-stair storage, a powder room, an enclosed front garden with irrigation, a storage shed & substantial storage options throughout. Perfectly positioned within the Gardenvale Primary School & Brighton Secondary College zones & conveniently close to transport & local shopping strips, this home is a must-see!
Agent: Vanessa McGlynn - vanessam@garypeer.com.au - 0421679884
Agent: Leon Gouzenfiter - leong@garypeer.com.au - 0422339791
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Contemporary Design - Easy Living
Description: Positioned in a highly sought after pocket, this contemporary two-storey townhouse blends style, sophistication and flexibility. Light-filled throughout, it highlights exceptional quality and thoughtful attention to detail. The spacious downstairs living area features high ceilings and sliding glass doors that open to the north facing alfresco dining area. The well-appointed kitchen includes a Westinghouse gas cooktop, 90 cm electric oven and dishwasher, there is an abundance of drawers, cupboards and bench space, while the adjoining dining zone enjoys a garden outlook through expansive windows. The serene downstairs master bedroom offers carpeted comfort, extensive built-in-wardrobes and a private en suite with walk-in shower and vanity. Upstairs two further generously sized bedrooms - both with built-in-wardrobes are complemented by a family bathroom, with bath, separate shower and storage vanity. A large, versatile retreat provides the perfect space for a media room, additional relaxation area or study. Additional highlights include a downstairs powder room, dedicated laundry space, under-stairs storage, central heating and cooling system, a double garage with internal access, electric gates and security entry. Zoned for Gardenvale Primary School, the junior campus is directly across the road and Brighton Secondary College, Wesley College Elsternwick Campus is easily accessible. Spoilt for choice Bay Street, Martin Street and Glenhuntly Road shops, cafés and restaurants are close by. Gardenvale Station and the Hawthorn Road tram, Landcox Park and Hurlingham Park are easily accessible. Designed for modern living at its best, this is a fantastic opportunity for the astute buyer to reside in a prime location. Oliver Stanbrook - 0423 520 655
Agent: Sam Paynter - spaynter@woodards.com.au - 0395198333





















