Brighton vs Sandgate
The verdict
Sandgate rates higher for transport (93 vs 59). Sandgate has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 71 min).
Scores
BrightonSandgate
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 82 |
| Transport | 59 | 93 |
| Education | 60 | 68 |
| Liveability | 70 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,664 | 4,926 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,981 | $1,804 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.2% | 46.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Brighton — · Sandgate —
Property
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 934 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 406 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,069 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brighton · Sandgate
Transport
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 740 m |
Liveability
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 11 |
| Parks | 15 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 900 m | 730 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 17.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Brighton | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,664 | 4,926 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,084 | 4,976 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brighton or Sandgate?
Brighton and Sandgate have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Brighton or Sandgate?
Sandgate has a higher average school ICSEA (Brighton 1066 vs Sandgate 1069; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brighton or Sandgate?
Sandgate has the higher transport score (Brighton 59/100 vs Sandgate 93/100).
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