Overall score
Arncliffe
55.7/100
Brighton-Le-Sands
54.6/100
Arncliffe for retirees and families; Brighton-Le-Sands for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Arncliffe
55.7/100
Brighton-Le-Sands
54.6/100
Crime rate
Arncliffe
55.7 / 1k
Brighton-Le-Sands
53.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arncliffe
228
Brighton-Le-Sands
146
Population
Arncliffe
12,023
Brighton-Le-Sands
8,336
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arncliffe | Brighton-Le-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.0/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 53.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 77 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 146 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 25 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Population | 12,023 | 8,336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Arncliffe is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Brighton-Le-Sands is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Arncliffe sits closer to the city centre, whereas Brighton-Le-Sands is in a middle-ring position.
Arncliffe tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Brighton-Le-Sands stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Arncliffe if you are weighing retirees, families, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Brighton-Le-Sands for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.