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Brighton vs Sandgate

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. Brighton scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

BrightonSandgate
Active3872
Safety7474
Wealth4631
Value5191
Parks3228
Cafés5786
Transit5457
Green space6884
Active & healthy5066
Schools nearby (OSM)6870
Median rent$400/wk $294/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,210,000$1,290,050
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026187121
Population9,6644,926
Full profile Brighton in full Sandgate in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Brighton safer than Sandgate?

Brighton and Sandgate score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Brighton or Sandgate?

Brighton has the lower median house price of the two ($1,210,000 vs $1,290,050).

Should I live in Brighton or Sandgate?

Brighton scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brighton or Sandgate.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →