Brighton-Le-Sands vs Rockdale
The verdict
Rockdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $2.19M in Brighton-Le-Sands. Rockdale rates higher for transport (97 vs 82). Brighton-Le-Sands is closer to the coast (420 m vs 1.7 km).
Scores
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 92 |
| Transport | 82 | 97 |
| Education | 69 | 78 |
| 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 | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,336 | 15,475 |
| Median age | 43 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,582 | $1,906 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 51.0% | 33.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Brighton-Le-Sands Moderate Growth · Rockdale High Growth
Property
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.19M | $1.78M |
| Median unit price | $816K | $694K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 108 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 204 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 504 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,667 | 6,578 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brighton-Le-Sands · Rockdale
Transport
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 370 m |
Liveability
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 18 |
| Parks | 5 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 420 m | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,336 | 15,475 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,180 | 17,867 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,368 | 29,489 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 3.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale?
Brighton-Le-Sands has the higher residential safety score (Brighton-Le-Sands 70/100 vs Rockdale 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale?
Rockdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $2.19M.
Which has better schools, Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale?
Rockdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Brighton-Le-Sands 1059 vs Rockdale 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale?
Rockdale has the higher transport score (Brighton-Le-Sands 82/100 vs Rockdale 97/100).
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