Overall score
Brighton-Le-Sands
54.4/100
Dolls Point
35.3/100
Brighton-Le-Sands for investment and value; Dolls Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brighton-Le-Sands
54.4/100
Dolls Point
35.3/100
Crime rate
Brighton-Le-Sands
53.8 / 1k
Dolls Point
33.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brighton-Le-Sands
136
Dolls Point
11
Population
Brighton-Le-Sands
8,336
Dolls Point
1,633
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 | Brighton-Le-Sands | Dolls Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 11.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.8 / 1k | 33.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 1 |
| Population | 8,336 | 1,633 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Brighton-Le-Sands reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Dolls Point is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Brighton-Le-Sands tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Dolls Point stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Brighton-Le-Sands the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Dolls Point.