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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brighton-Le-Sands is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2216, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.10M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2216 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
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 1090
- Brighton-Le-Sands Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
- Cairnsfoot SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1036
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1053
- Kyeemagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1057
- Rockdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1053
- Kogarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1087
- St George Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1148
- St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Moorefield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1025
- Kogarah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 993
- James Cook Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1022
- St George SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1055
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1092
- St George Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 4,295 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brighton-Le-Sands?
In Brighton-Le-Sands, the median house price is $2.10M and the median unit price is $873K. Median weekly house rent is $810.
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 1063 (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.