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Suburb comparison

Brighton-Le-Sands vs Rockdale — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Brighton-Le-Sands commands a $310K premium on median property price over Rockdale. 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

Rockdale

2216

MetricBrighton-Le-SandsRockdale
Median house price$1.99M▲$1.68M
Median unit price$800K▲$690K
Median weekly rent$695/wk$695/wk
Annual price growth+6.7%+15.1%▲
SEIFA advantage decile7/107/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode44

Choose Brighton-Le-Sands if...

  • Brighton-Le-Sands leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics

Choose Rockdale if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Common questions

Is Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale more expensive?
Brighton-Le-Sands has the higher median house price ($1.99M) compared with $1.68M in Rockdale.
Which is better for renters — Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale?
Median weekly rent is $695/wk in Brighton-Le-Sands and $695/wk in Rockdale, making Rockdale the more affordable rental market.
Is Brighton-Le-Sands or Rockdale 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 Rockdale?
Brighton-Le-Sands has 4 schools in the postcode, and Rockdale has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 →Rockdale 2216 →