Gornja Brela is located in the municipality Brela, in Split-Dalmatia County at an elevation of 280 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 18.75 km² (7.24 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 213 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (99%), but also. Nearby places: Zadvarje, Potpoletnica, Slime, Šestanovac, Podgrađe, Pisak, Žeževica, Brela, Marušići and Grabovac.