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Overview
Brighton sits 27 km north of Hobby Sandy Bay on the Midland Highway, offering a small‑town feel with a 2021 census population of 4,983. Residents enjoy local amenities such as Brighton Primary School, the Brighton Council offices, a motel‑style hotel and several heritage sites, including the historic house on Racecourse Road and the former Brighton Racecourse now home to the Brighton Training Centre for thoroughbred and trotting horses. The suburb’s mix of older homes, newer subdivisions and light‑industrial parcels creates a diverse housing palette within a community that values its historic character.
Transport links are strong: the nearby Brighton Transport Hub provides intermodal road and rail connections, while the highway gives quick access to Hobart and surrounding districts. Although the original 42‑km railway line closed decades ago, the area is poised for further light‑industrial growth, bolstered by its convenient road network. Climate‑wise, Brighton experiences mild summers around 24.5 °C and cool winters near 13 °C, contributing to an appealing year‑round lifestyle.