Brighton-Le-Sands vs Monterey
The verdict
Brighton-Le-Sands is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.10M versus $2.55M in Monterey. Brighton-Le-Sands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 49 min). On the separate residential safety score, Monterey rates higher (91 vs 70/100 in Brighton-Le-Sands).
Scores
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 85 |
| Transport | 82 | 82 |
| Education | 69 | 71 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,336 | 4,619 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,582 | $1,785 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 44.8% |
| Born in Australia | 51.0% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Brighton-Le-Sands Moderate Growth · Monterey Moderate Growth
Property
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.10M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $873K | $887K |
| House price YoY | -13.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $810 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 63 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 108 | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 204 | 108 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 504 | 325 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,295 | 1,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,063 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brighton-Le-Sands · Monterey
Transport
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 420 m | 390 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 12.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,336 | 4,619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,180 | 4,533 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,368 | 5,191 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brighton-Le-Sands or Monterey?
Monterey has the higher residential safety score (Brighton-Le-Sands 70/100 vs Monterey 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Brighton-Le-Sands or Monterey?
Brighton-Le-Sands is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.10M versus $2.55M.
Which has better public transport, Brighton-Le-Sands or Monterey?
Brighton-Le-Sands and Monterey have similar transport scores.
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs