Area Hotlist — Brighton TAS

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Brighton area

Area Hotlist — Brighton

1

Brighton

345 votes

Brighton blends brand-new master-planned estates with century-old cottages only 25 minutes north of Hobart. Residents enjoy larger blocks, crisp country air and quick access to future rail-freight and highway upgrades. Cafés, vets and weekly markets foster a tight-knit community that continues to attract first-home buyers and savvy investors.

2

Hobart CBD

260 votes

Georgian sandstone facades, waterfront dining and major employers sit an easy 25-minute commute down the Brooker Highway. Brighton locals stream into the city for work, festivals and MONA ferry connections, then retreat home to bigger backyards and quieter nights—an enviable balance of urban opportunity and suburban breathing space.

3

Old Beach

194 votes

Old Beach hugs a tranquil curve of the Derwent, offering riverside walking tracks, boat-ramp access and sunset views of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Families favour its modern brick homes and quiet cul-de-sacs, while professionals appreciate the 20-minute drive to the CBD. Limited waterfront stock underpins strong, steady value growth.

4

River Derwent

154 votes

The broad River Derwent frames Brighton with kayak-friendly shallows, fishing pontoons and sweeping mountain vistas. Weekends see water-skiers and dragon-boaters sharing the glassy reaches, while walkers enjoy the Jordan River levee’s bird-watch lookouts. Riverside blocks promise rare views at prices still well below Hobart’s southern shore.

5

Bridgewater

123 votes

Bridgewater hosts Woolworths, health clinics and the soon-to-be-rebuilt Bridgewater Bridge, giving northern suburbs a commercial heart. Budget-friendly homes, riverfront walking paths and regular buses to Glenorchy attract young families, while government urban-renewal grants signal fresh investment and streetscape upgrades across the township.

6

Bagdad

58 votes

Semi-rural Bagdad delivers hobby farms, equestrian arenas and mountain-ringed sunsets just 12 minutes up the Midlands Highway. NBN fibre and a modern primary school keep families connected, while roadside produce stalls and nearby vineyards add rustic charm. Acreage allotments offer space to breathe without committing to full-time farming.

7

Mount Wellington

56 votes

Kunanyi / Mount Wellington crowns every Brighton sunrise, delivering alpine hikes, snow play and world-class mountain-bike descents within 30 minutes. Families pack thermos flasks for summit picnics, while weekend trail-runners relish the fresh mountain air. Its ever-present silhouette anchors Hobart’s coveted outdoorsy lifestyle for northern suburbs too.

8

Granton

45 votes

Granton’s leafy riverbanks, marina berths and heritage sandstone inns mark the gateway to the Derwent Valley. Commuters favour its quick highway access, while weekenders launch boats or sip cool-climate riesling at nearby vineyards. Limited riverside parcels ensure strong demand from buyers chasing lifestyle without city-side price tags.

9

Gagebrook

27 votes

Gagebrook offers affordable entry into greater Hobart, with three-bedroom brick homes seconds from the Jordan River reserve. Community gardens, new playground upgrades and rising first-home-buyer interest are reshaping the suburb, while express buses link residents to Glenorchy’s retail strip and TAFE campuses in under 20 minutes.

10

Brighton High School

26 votes

Opened in 2024, Brighton High’s state-of-the-art STEM labs, performing-arts centre and expansive sports ovals have quickly become a cornerstone for local teens. The school’s partnerships with Defence and agricultural colleges create diverse pathways, lifting long-term appeal for nearby family homes and rental properties alike.

11

Bridgewater Bridge

25 votes

The $786-million replacement of the 1940s lift-span Bridgewater Bridge will slash travel times and add walking-cycling paths between Brighton and Hobart’s north. Construction brings jobs now and smoother commutes later—key catalysts tipped to boost property values across Bridgewater, Granton and surrounding growth corridors.

12

Jordan River

20 votes

The meandering Jordan River nurtures wetlands alive with swans, pelicans and rare migratory birds. Boardwalk lookouts and level cycle tracks offer nature therapy minutes from supermarkets, while recent revegetation projects improve flood resilience and wildlife habitat—an environmental asset increasingly valued by future-focused buyers.

13

Brighton Primary School

19 votes

Founded in 1832, Brighton Primary pairs charming bluestone buildings with modern digital classrooms and thriving music programs. Its breakfast club, kitchen-garden plots and strong NAPLAN growth attract young families, driving keen competition for starter homes within safe walking distance of the campus gates.

14

Tea Tree

14 votes

Tea Tree’s rolling paddocks, boutique wineries and equestrian agistment centres deliver country tranquillity only 15 minutes from Brighton services. Hobby farmers cultivate olives and truffles, while cyclists tackle quiet roads towards Richmond. Lifestyle acreage here represents a sweet spot between rural serenity and suburban convenience.

15

Old Beach Foreshore

12 votes

The Old Beach Foreshore walk threads two kilometres beside the Derwent, featuring bird hides, picnic lawns and an off-leash dog zone. Sunrise joggers share the path with anglers chasing bream from rocky ledges, while evening light paints kunanyi pink—daily reminders of the suburb’s prized riverside lifestyle.

16

Mangalore

10 votes

Mangalore’s broadacre farms, polo fields and private airstrip sit halfway to the Coal River wine route, offering acreage living with easy highway access to Brighton and Kempton. Truckies, tradies and aviation enthusiasts appreciate its large sheds and open skies, while investors eye industrial-zoned parcels near the freight rail hub.

17

Midlands Highway

9 votes

Tasmania’s key north-south artery skirts Brighton, ensuring efficient freight flow and putting Launceston within 1 hour 45 minutes. Recent duplication, safety upgrades and the new Brighton Bypass reduce travel times and heavy-vehicle noise, boosting the suburb’s appeal for commuters and logistics businesses alike.

18

Bridgewater Park

9 votes

Bridgewater Park lines the river with skate bowls, shaded BBQ huts and a water-play zone that draws families from across the municipality. Community events—think outdoor movie nights and weekend markets—animate the lawns, fostering neighbourhood pride and offering low-cost recreation within walking distance of dense housing estates.

19

Brighton Council

5 votes

Brighton Council’s modern chambers oversee planning, parks maintenance and a digital-first service model praised for quick DA turnaround. Business workshops, youth grants and seniors-fitness programs nurture community cohesion, while transparent growth strategies give buyers confidence in the municipality’s infrastructure pipeline.

20

Green Point Shopping Centre

5 votes

Green Point Shopping Centre anchors Bridgewater with a full-line Coles, discount chemist and ample free parking beside the Brooker Highway. Upgrades to lighting, façade and EV chargers signal ongoing landlord investment, while nearby fast-food outlets and service stations round out the suburb’s everyday convenience offer.