Moving to Brighton-le-sands NSW 2216
What the official numbers say about living in Brighton-le-sands — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $1,582 a week.
About 54% of homes are owner-occupied and 44% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Brighton-le-sands grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,180 → 8,336 people).
Around 60% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Greece, Egypt, Brazil; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Arabic, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Brighton-le-sands scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (54% of workers), while 40% work from home.
Nearest train station: Rockdale, 1.8 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Marrickville, 5.1 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Dulwich Hill, 5.6 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 4.8 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Ferry to La Perouse, 7.5 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 2.9 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 60 schools · 95 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 51 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Brighton-le-sands profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Brighton Le Sands Public School 550 m · Cairnsfoot School 600 m · St Dominic Savio School 1.1 km · Rockdale Primary School 1.4 km · North Brighton Pre-School 1.4 km · Kyeemagh Public School 1.4 km · Kogarah Public School 1.6 km · St George Girls High School 1.7 km
Groceries: Coles 50 m · Aldi 1.5 km · WCA Supermarket 1.7 km · ALDI 2 km · Woolworths 2 km · Four Square Seven Day Food 2.1 km · IGA 2.6 km · Mayalu Mini Market 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Heslehurst Reserve 100 m · Tony Baker Reserve 400 m · Bicentennial Park East 450 m · Memorial Park 700 m · Rockdale Womens Sportsfields 800 m · McCarthy Reserve 800 m · Whiteoak Reserve 850 m · Bicentennial Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Brighton-le-sands, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Common Myna · Noisy Miner · Australian Raven · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Brighton-le-sands, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton-le-sands here | 8,336 | — | 7/10 | 8% |
| Monterey | 4,619 | — | 9/10 | 8% |
| Rockdale | 15,475 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Banksia | 3,277 | — | 8/10 | 10% |
| Kogarah | 16,416 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Arncliffe | 12,023 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Ramsgate Beach | 1,734 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bayside — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barton — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2216 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Brighton-le-sands profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week, and about 44% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,180 people to 8,336. It sits about 11 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Rockdale station is roughly 1.8 km away. Local government is Bayside council, and the federal seat is Barton.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Brighton-le-sands vs Monterey · Brighton-le-sands vs Rockdale.
Nearby guides: Monterey · Rockdale · Banksia · Kogarah · Arncliffe · Ramsgate Beach.
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