Brighton Le Sands, NSW 2216 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brighton Le Sands is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2216, home to 8,336 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bayside (NSW) local government area and roughly 11 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,336
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,582 /week
- Median personal income
- $814 /week
- Median family income
- $2,080 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Bayside (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
- Cairnsfoot School
- Rockdale Public School
- Kogarah Public School
- Kyeemagh Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 112 bus stops
- Bay St At Francis Av
- Bay St Opp Francis Av
- St Thomas More's Primary School, Francis Av
- Bay St After Aero St
- Rockdale Station, Platform 5
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 31 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 45 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 26 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 12.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 39.7% of the 5,371 resolvable premises in Brighton Le Sands. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 21.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 21.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,407 across postcode 2216 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 433 theft, 331 violent offences, 180 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brighton Le Sands?
Brighton Le Sands (NSW 2216) had 8,336 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Bayside (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Brighton Le Sands?
The median advertised rent in Brighton Le Sands is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brighton Le Sands?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Brighton Le Sands covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brighton-Le-Sands Public School (0.5 km), Cairnsfoot School (0.5 km), Rockdale Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brighton Le Sands?
Brighton Le Sands is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (39.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brighton Le Sands?
Across postcode 2216, 1,407 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (433), violent (331), other (180). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Brighton Le Sands?
In Brighton Le Sands, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (12.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Brighton Le Sands?
114 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brighton Le Sands centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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