Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Brighton-Le-Sands scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 50 | 58 |
| Safety | 40 | 71 |
| Wealth | 14 | 20 |
| Value | 9 | 16 |
| Parks | 24 | 32 |
| Cafés | 86 | 50 |
| Transit | 62 | 80 |
| Green space | 36 | 57 |
| Active & healthy | 36 | 44 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 84 | 7 |
| Median rent | $450/wk | $480/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,025,000 | $2,183,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 31 | — |
| Population | 8,336 | 4,619 |
| Full profile | Brighton-Le-Sands in full | Monterey 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.
Monterey scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Brighton-Le-Sands has the lower median house price of the two ($2,025,000 vs $2,183,000).
Brighton-Le-Sands 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-Le-Sands or Monterey.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →