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Brighton-Le-Sands

NSW 2216 · Bayside

8,336 (2021) → 8,180 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)

84
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

8,336
Population
$2.19M
Median house (2025)
70
Safety score
82
Transport score

Brighton-Le-Sands is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2216, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.19M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is right by the coast. Brighton-Le-Sands has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

10.7 km
To Sydney CBD
420 m
To coast
$780/wk
Median rent (house)
1.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

8,336
Population
43
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Bayside LGA population (est. 2025)168,871
Median household income (weekly)$1,582
vs NSW median-14.5%
Bachelor degree or higher41.1%
Born in Australia51.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,041 / 2,108 / 349

Top countries of birth: Greece (5.04%), Egypt (2.66%), Brazil (2.51%), England (1.64%), Lebanon (1.64%)

Top languages: Greek (12.13%), Arabic (6.63%), Spanish (3.79%), Portuguese (3.07%), Macedon (2.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.19M
Median house (2025)
$816K+0.8%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$780 / $680 wk
Rental yield (house)1.8%
Days on market (house)43 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

70
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling108/100k
9
Steal from dwelling108/100k
17
Motor vehicle theft204/100k
42
Domestic assault504/100k
2
Robbery24/100k
23
Non-domestic assault276/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 389 (all categories, latest year)4,667 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

79

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

292
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le SandsPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1078
  • Brighton-Le-Sands Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1063
  • Cairnsfoot SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1037

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1040
  • Kyeemagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1059
  • Rockdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1056
  • Kogarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1096
  • St George Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1136
  • St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Moorefield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1014
  • Kogarah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 990
  • James Cook Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1003
  • St George SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1047
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1096
  • St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

82
42Bus
CBD commute (est.)44 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRockdale (1.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

111 in suburbSupermarkets
6529 in suburbCafes/Rest.
345 in suburbParks
222 in suburbPlaygrounds
6Pools
60 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
80 in suburbGPs
172 in suburbPharmacies
62 in suburbChildcare
41 in suburbLibraries
1155 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (1.6 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (2.0 km)
Nearest vet2.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (2.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

57

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

6
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
115
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

61

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

34
Parks
0
Nature reserves
72
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
5
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
7
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

22

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
16
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.24

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

65

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

7
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.08

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.47%
Projected population 20419,368
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bayside

Kyeemagh$2.13M82transportRockdale$1.69M97transportBanksia$2.30M93transportMonterey$2.43M81transportArncliffe$1.85M95transportRamsgate BeachData not available78transport

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Frequently asked questions about Brighton-Le-Sands

Is Brighton-Le-Sands safe?

Brighton-Le-Sands has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,667 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Brighton-Le-Sands?

In Brighton-Le-Sands, the median house price is $2.19M and the median unit price is $816K. Median weekly house rent is $780.

How far is Brighton-Le-Sands from Sydney CBD?

Brighton-Le-Sands is about 10.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Brighton-Le-Sands?

Brighton-Le-Sands has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Brighton-Le-Sands?

Brighton-Le-Sands has a transport score of 82/100 and 42 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.