Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Banksia scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Banksia | Brighton-Le-Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 80 | 50 |
| Safety | 30 | 40 |
| Wealth | 34 | 14 |
| Value | 33 | 9 |
| Parks | 48 | 24 |
| Cafés | 57 | 86 |
| Transit | 39 | 62 |
| Green space | 40 | 36 |
| Active & healthy | 50 | 36 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 18 | 84 |
| Median rent | $500/wk | $450/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,025,000 | $2,025,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 31 | 31 |
| Population | 3,277 | 8,336 |
| Full profile | Banksia in full | Brighton-Le-Sands in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Brighton-Le-Sands scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Banksia and Brighton-Le-Sands have the same median house price.
Banksia scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Banksia or Brighton-Le-Sands.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →