Overall score
Brighton
63.5/100
Sandringham
67.7/100
Brighton vs Sandringham, VIC Suburb Comparison
Brighton for investment; Sandringham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrightonSandringham
Crime rate
Brighton
60.2 / 1k
Sandringham
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brighton
590
Sandringham
353
Population
Brighton
23,252
Sandringham
10,926
Metric leadBrighton 5Sandringham 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSandringham
- Best for familiesSandringham
- Best for beach lifestyleSandringham
- Best for investmentBrighton
- Best for best valueSandringham
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 | Sandringham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.5/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.2 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 162 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 353 |
| Planning activity | 303 | 76 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| Population | 23,252 | 10,926 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brighton is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Sandringham is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Brighton is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Sandringham answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sandringham, while Brighton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.