Suburb comparison
Brighton-Le-Sands vs Mascot: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Brighton-Le-Sands commands a $90K premium on median property price over Mascot; Brighton-Le-Sands is $295/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
Brighton-Le-Sands
2216
Bayside
Mascot
2020
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Brighton-Le-Sands | Mascot |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Brighton-Le-Sands leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Mascot leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 7/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 4▲ | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.99M | $1.90M |
| Median unit price | $800K | $780K |
| Median weekly rent | $695/wk | $990/wk |
| Annual price growth | +6.7%▲ | +5.7% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Brighton-Le-Sands leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | D-(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 82▲ | 3 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits 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
Tied on Finance.
Choose Mascot if...
- Mascot leads on Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Brighton-Le-Sands or Mascot more expensive?
- Brighton-Le-Sands has the higher median house price ($1.99M) compared with $1.90M in Mascot.
- Which is better for renters — Brighton-Le-Sands or Mascot?
- Median weekly rent is $695/wk in Brighton-Le-Sands and $990/wk in Mascot, making Brighton-Le-Sands the more affordable rental market.
- Is Brighton-Le-Sands or Mascot 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 Brighton-Le-Sands vs Mascot?
- Brighton-Le-Sands has 4 schools in the postcode, and Mascot has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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