Is Arncliffe or Brighton-Le-Sands more expensive?

Brighton-Le-Sands has the higher median house price ($1.99M) compared with $1.80M in Arncliffe.

Which is better for renters — Arncliffe or Brighton-Le-Sands?

Median weekly rent is $830/wk in Arncliffe and $695/wk in Brighton-Le-Sands, making Brighton-Le-Sands the more affordable rental market.

Is Arncliffe or Brighton-Le-Sands at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Arncliffe vs Brighton-Le-Sands?

Arncliffe has 3 schools in the postcode, and Brighton-Le-Sands has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Arncliffe vs Brighton-Le-Sands: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Brighton-Le-Sands commands a $190K premium on median property price over Arncliffe; Brighton-Le-Sands is $135/wk cheaper per week to rent; Brighton-Le-Sands has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Bayside

Arncliffe

2205

Bayside

Brighton-Le-Sands

2216

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Arncliffe (2205) and Brighton-Le-Sands (2216) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Arncliffe	Brighton-Le-Sands
SAFETYSafety Brighton-Le-Sands leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	3.7%	0.0%▲
FAMILYFamily Arncliffe leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	8/10▲	7/10
Schools in postcode	3	4▲
FINANCEFinance Arncliffe leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$1.80M	$1.99M
Median unit price	$758K	$800K
Median weekly rent	$830/wk	$695/wk
Annual price growth	+12.8%▲	+6.7%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Brighton-Le-Sands leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
Walkability percentile	72	82▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Arncliffe if...

Arncliffe leads on Family, Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Choose Brighton-Le-Sands if...

Brighton-Le-Sands leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Arncliffe or Brighton-Le-Sands more expensive?: Brighton-Le-Sands has the higher median house price ($1.99M) compared with $1.80M in Arncliffe.
Which is better for renters — Arncliffe or Brighton-Le-Sands?: Median weekly rent is $830/wk in Arncliffe and $695/wk in Brighton-Le-Sands, making Brighton-Le-Sands the more affordable rental market.
Is Arncliffe or Brighton-Le-Sands at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Arncliffe vs Brighton-Le-Sands?: Arncliffe has 3 schools in the postcode, and Brighton-Le-Sands has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Arncliffe 2205 →Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 →