Brighton-Le-Sands, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Brighton-Le-Sands NSW is 8,336 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brighton-Le-Sands is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Brighton-Le-Sands is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Brighton-Le-Sands has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Brighton-Le-Sands has a population density of 5,209 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brighton-Le-Sands is Greece. The most common religion is Catholic (24.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brighton-Le-Sands is $2,300.

There were 72 recorded offences in Brighton-Le-Sands in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (17 offences).

Population
8,336
Census 2021
Median income
$814/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Brighton-Le-Sands vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Brighton-Le-Sands is $814 a week, 6% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 886th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $65 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 28.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBrighton-Le-SandsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$814/wk$765/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$1,582/wk$1,704/wk −7%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,300/mo$1,965/mo +17%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.4%22.6% +5.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Brighton-Le-Sands, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Brighton-Le-Sands Population

8,336 residents at the 2021 Census.

Brighton-Le-Sands Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$814/wk
$42,328 per year
Ranked 3,355 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Brighton-Le-Sands Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,582/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 28.4%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Brighton-Le-Sands against your income

About $6,855 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,132/wk
Rent share 28.4%

Brighton-Le-Sands Schools

29
schools nearby
18
government
1062
avg ICSEA score
9,633
total students
St George Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 908 students
1148
ICSEA
St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College Independent
Primary · K-12 · 372 students
1123
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1117
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 292 students
1116
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 204 students
1092
ICSEA
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 198 students
1090
ICSEA
Bardwell Park Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 33 students
1088
ICSEA
Kogarah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 456 students
1087
ICSEA
Kingdom Culture Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 196 students
1082
ICSEA
Marist College Kogarah Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,045 students
1076
ICSEA
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 433 students
1064
ICSEA
Carlton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 514 students
1064
ICSEA
Arncliffe West Infants School Government
Primary · P-2 · 86 students
1058
ICSEA
Kyeemagh Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 204 students
1057
ICSEA
St George School Government
Combined · U · 64 students
1055
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Brighton-Le-Sands, with a map

Brighton-Le-Sands Map

Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales: 33.9586°S, 151.1543°E

Brighton-Le-Sands Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (29)

People in Brighton-Le-Sands

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (4,090) Female 50.9% (4,246)

Population Density

5,209
people per km²
8,336 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,080
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Greece
5.0%
Egypt
2.7%
Brazil
2.5%
England
1.6%
Lebanon
1.6%
China
1.6%
New Zealand
1.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
12.1%
Arabic
6.6%
Spanish
3.8%
Portuguese
3.1%
Macedonian
2.4%
Mandarin
1.8%
Italian
1.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Greek
17.1%
English
13.7%
Australian
13.7%
Italian
6.3%
Irish
5.7%
Chinese
4.6%
Lebanese
4.4%
Scottish
3.6%
Macedonian
3.4%
Serbian
2.0%
Spanish
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
24.4%
Eastern Orthodox
21.9%
No religion
18.1%
Islam
8.5%
Not stated
8.0%
Anglican
4.8%
Orintal Orthdx
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.6% 3,055
Separated
4.2% 301
Divorced
12.2% 876
Widowed
6.5% 467
Never married
34.4% 2,469

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.4%
Couple: no children
28.1%
Couple: no children under 15
18.3%
One parent: no children under 15
10.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.0%
2 persons
31.9%
3 persons
14.5%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
4.4%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Brighton-Le-Sands

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,506 occupied private dwellings in Brighton-Le-Sands at the 2021 Census, 43.5% were rented, 30.7% owned outright and 22.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 45 dwellings
Owned outright
30.7% 1,076 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.6% 794 dwellings
Rented
43.5% 1,525 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 63 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.8%
2 bedrooms
50.3%
3 bedrooms
27.3%
4 bedrooms
10.6%
5 bedrooms
3.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
0.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.7%
1 vehicle
49.2%
2 vehicles
26.3%
3 vehicles
6.9%
4+ vehicles
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Brighton-Le-Sands

Employment

Employed full-time
34.5% 2,136 people
Employed part-time
18.3% 1,134 people
Unemployed
3.4% 212 people
Not in labour force
43.7% 2,705 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
32.1%
Managers
15.8%
Clerical & Administrative
14.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.4%
Community & Personal Service
9.2%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Labourers
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.6%
Did not go to work
20.1%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Walked only
3.3%
Train
2.6%
Bus
1.4%
Other
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Truck
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.3%
Certificate III/IV
25.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.8%
Postgraduate Degree
13.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.8%
Society & Culture
15.0%
Engineering
13.4%
Health
8.8%
Education
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.4%
Information Technology
5.8%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.9%
Vocational Education
20.1%
Secondary: Government
13.2%
Pre-school
11.3%
Secondary: Catholic
10.7%
Primary: Catholic
10.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.4%
Has need for assistance
6.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
473
Diabetes
259
Arthritis
228
Heart disease
228
Asthma
202
Cancer
91
Lung condition
85
Kidney disease
81
Stroke
70
Dementia
30

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 797
Did not provide
87.9% 5,799

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.6% 636
Not a volunteer
90.4% 5,987

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
0.9% 60
Never served
98.8% 6,571

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.2%
1 child
15.0%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
11.2%
4 children
3.7%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
33
1951: 1960
220
1961: 1970
522
1971: 1980
441
1981: 1990
457
1991: 2000
463
2001: 2010
488
2011: 2015
371
2016
99
2017
111
2018
102
2019
124
2020
14
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
39.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,610
Moved from NSW
720
Moved: same area (SA2)
263
Moved from overseas
52
Moved from QLD
16
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
36.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.8%
Step family: no other children
7.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Brighton-Le-Sands Crime Statistics

72 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
17
Assault
15
Property Damage
14
Other Against Person
12
Other Against Property
8
Drug Offences
4
Sexual Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Brighton-Le-Sands

The closest suburb to Brighton-Le-Sands is Rockdale, 1.4 km away.

Rockdale
1.4 km away · income $801/wk · rent $460/wk
Banksia
1.6 km away · income $763/wk · rent $500/wk
Monterey
1.6 km away · income $847/wk · rent $480/wk
Kogarah
2.0 km away · income $871/wk · rent $450/wk
Arncliffe
2.4 km away · income $856/wk · rent $500/wk
Ramsgate Beach
2.8 km away · income $860/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton-Le-Sands

What is the population of Brighton-Le-Sands NSW?

The population of Brighton-Le-Sands NSW is 8,336 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5,209 people per km². Brighton-Le-Sands is ranked #845 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brighton-Le-Sands?

The median personal income in Brighton-Le-Sands NSW is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year. The median household income is $1,582 per week. Family income is $2,080 per week. Brighton-Le-Sands is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brighton-Le-Sands?

Median rent in Brighton-Le-Sands NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Brighton-Le-Sands ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brighton-Le-Sands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brighton-Le-Sands NSW is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brighton-Le-Sands?

The median age in Brighton-Le-Sands NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brighton-Le-Sands a good suburb to live in?

Brighton-Le-Sands is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,336. The median income is $814/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10566. All dollar figures in AUD.