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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Bayside
Brighton-Le-Sands
2216
Bayside
Mascot
2020
MetricBrighton-Le-SandsMascot
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%
SEIFA advantage decile7/1010/10▲
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode4▲2
Choose Brighton-Le-Sands if...
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter
Brighton-Le-Sands leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Mascot if...
You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
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.