Brighton East is a suburb in

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, 12 km south-east of Melbourne's

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, located within the Cities of Bayside and

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s. Brighton East recorded a population of 16,757 at the . Brighton East lies further inland from the coast of Port Philip Bay than Brighton, its affluent, neighbouring community to the west. Its boundaries are

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in the northwest, North Road in the north, Thomas Street in the east, Nepean Highway in the southeast, South Road in the south, and Hampton Street in the west. Whilst most of Brighton East is located within the City of Bayside, a number of properties on Thomas Street are located within the City of Glen Eira. Brighton East is known for its spacious parklands, most notably Dendy Park, one of Victoria's 10 biggest parks and outdoor recreation areas, Hurlingham Park, and Landcox Park.

History

A massacre of at least 60

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people is believed to have taken place on the site of present-day Hurlingham Park and Landcox Park in the early 1830s, at a place known as ''Warrowen'' (various spellings, meaning "place of sorrow" or "incessant weeping"). It was "well known to early settlers, is mentioned in histories of Brighton, and pioneers' accounts – it was commonplace information in early Melbourne history".

Educational institutions

Brighton East is home to St. Finbar's Primary School (Catholic),

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, Gardenvale Primary School and St Leonard's College. Near Brighton East is Bentleigh West Primary School.

Sport

East Brighton United Football Club (senior Football Federation Victoria club known locally as "The Vampires"), Brighton Soccer Club (the largest Soccer Club in Victoria), Brighton District Cricket Club and Dendy Park Tennis Club are based at Dendy Park. East Brighton Vampires

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Club, competing in the Moorabbin Saints Football League and Brighton Union Cricket Club, competing in the South East Cricket Association, are based at Hurlingham Park. Brighton Bowls Club is situated on the northeastern boundary of Dendy Park. Brighton East is also home to

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Formula 1 driver

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, who was born and raised there.

References

External links

Bayside City Council WebsiteBrighton Soccer Club (Vic) IncEast Brighton United Football Club Website
Suburbs of Melbourne Suburbs of the City of Bayside Suburbs of the City of Glen Eira {{melbourne-geo-stub

History

Educational institutions

Sport

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