Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Brighton-Le-Sands, in the Bayside Council local government area.
| Locality | Brighton-Le-Sands |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.95871 |
| Longitude | 151.1536 |
| Population | 8,515 |
| Density | 5565.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2216 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 11 km south-southwest |
Brighton-Le-Sands is a locality in the Bayside Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,515. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 5565.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km south-southwest of Sydney. Brighton-Le-Sands is located at 33.9587°S, 151.1536°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2216.
Brighton-Le-Sands breathes the salty tang of Botany Bay, a gentle curve of sand and foreshore that faces north towards the glinting city skyline. It lies 4.7 km east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 85°T), and is situated 11.4 km south-south-west of Sydney. Low-lying and often bathed in the soft, diffused light of Sydney's humid subtropics, its character is one of accessible, unpretentious coastal living. The sand itself, a pale, fine grain, gives way to shallow, calm waters that lap at the shore, a stark contrast to the more boisterous surf breaks further along the coast. Palm trees, their fronds rustling in the sea breeze, line the promenade, offering dappled shade to the walkers and cyclists who trace its length. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming jacaranda in spring, a subtle perfume that mingles with the ever-present aroma of salt and sea.
This stretch of shoreline, once part of a broader Indigenous landscape, has been shaped by waves of settlement and development, its history intertwined with the maritime pulse of Port Botany. Early aspirations for a seaside resort in the late 19th century laid the groundwork for Brighton-Le-Sands' current identity as a vibrant, multicultural hub, its economy now largely driven by a thriving hospitality sector and the steady flow of local residents seeking recreation. The foreshore is dotted with cafes and restaurants, their outdoor seating spilling onto paved areas, creating a lively, almost Mediterranean feel on warmer evenings. The nearby airport, a constant hum in the background, also speaks to the area's connectivity and its role as a gateway, even as the gentle rhythm of the bay itself offers a sense of grounded permanence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Brighton-Le-Sands, in the Bayside Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Brighton-Le-Sands includes the postcode (2216), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bayside Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brighton-Le-Sands is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |