Brighton vs Sandgate
Sandgate scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandgate (1044) sits above Brighton (1043).
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Brighton and Sandgate side by side
| Measure | Brighton | Sandgate |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $332/wk | $332/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 92 |
| Transit score | 0 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1084 mm | 1084 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Sandgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1043).
Brighton vs Sandgate: common questions
Does Brighton or Sandgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandgate scores 1044 vs 1043 in Brighton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Brighton or Sandgate?
Sandgate scores 92/100 on walkability vs 68/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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