Overall score
Brighton-Le-Sands
54.4/100
Sandringham
45.5/100
Sandringham 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
Sandringham
45.5/100
Crime rate
Brighton-Le-Sands
53.8 / 1k
Sandringham
33.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brighton-Le-Sands
136
Sandringham
37
Population
Brighton-Le-Sands
8,336
Sandringham
1,275
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 | Sandringham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.8 / 1k | 33.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 18 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 9 |
| Population | 8,336 | 1,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Brighton-Le-Sands is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Sandringham is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Brighton-Le-Sands tends to lead on parks and reserves and public transport access, while Sandringham stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Brighton-Le-Sands the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sandringham.