Overall score
Brighton
58.5/100
Sandgate
67.3/100
Brighton vs Sandgate, QLD Suburb Comparison
Sandgate for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrightonSandgate
Crime rate
Brighton
46.3 / 1k
Sandgate
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brighton
195
Sandgate
241
Population
Brighton
9,664
Sandgate
4,926
Metric leadBrighton 4Sandgate 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brighton | Sandgate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.3 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 34 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 195 | 241 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 11.3% |
| Population | 9,664 | 4,926 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Brighton is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Sandgate is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Brighton is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Sandgate answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Brighton if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Sandgate for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.