Banksia vs Brighton-Le-Sands
The verdict
Banksia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.80M versus $2.19M in Brighton-Le-Sands. Banksia rates higher for transport (93 vs 82). Brighton-Le-Sands is closer to the coast (420 m vs 1.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Banksia rates higher (93 vs 70/100 in Brighton-Le-Sands).
Scores
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 84 |
| Transport | 93 | 82 |
| Education | 72 | 69 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,277 | 8,336 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,018 | $1,582 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 41.1% |
| Born in Australia | 52.5% | 51.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Banksia High Growth · Brighton-Le-Sands Moderate Growth
Property
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.80M | $2.19M |
| Median unit price | $699K | $816K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 92 | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 504 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,042 | 4,667 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Banksia · Brighton-Le-Sands
Transport
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 82 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 480 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 29 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 420 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,277 | 8,336 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,784 | 8,180 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,245 | 9,368 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.66% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banksia or Brighton-Le-Sands?
Banksia has the higher residential safety score (Banksia 93/100 vs Brighton-Le-Sands 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Banksia or Brighton-Le-Sands?
Banksia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.80M versus $2.19M.
Which has better public transport, Banksia or Brighton-Le-Sands?
Banksia has the higher transport score (Banksia 93/100 vs Brighton-Le-Sands 82/100).
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