Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Brighton-Le-Sands scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Rockdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 50 | 65 |
| Safety | 40 | 22 |
| Wealth | 14 | 28 |
| Value | 9 | 42 |
| Parks | 24 | 42 |
| Cafés | 86 | 80 |
| Transit | 62 | 77 |
| Green space | 36 | 28 |
| Active & healthy | 36 | 46 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 84 | 78 |
| Median rent | $450/wk | $460/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,025,000 | $2,025,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 31 | 31 |
| Population | 8,336 | 15,475 |
| Full profile | Brighton-Le-Sands in full | Rockdale 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.
Brighton-Le-Sands and Rockdale have the same median house price.
Brighton-Le-Sands scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →