Brighton-Le-Sands

Claiming a two kilometre stretch of pristine beachfront alongside walking and cycling paths, Brighton-le-Sands is a magnet for those looking for relaxed outdoor living.

This cosmopolitan suburb, home to a large Greek-Australian community, boasts a thriving café and restaurant precinct along The Grand Parade and Bay Street, with all kinds of Asian and European cuisine on offer.

Locals are expecting a revamp of retail offerings at the Bay Street intersection following Oscars Hotels purchase of the Novotel Hotel. Only four kilometres from the international airport and a 20-minute drive to the city via the M1, Brighton is popular with young families, professional couples and retirees alike.

Unit developments dominate the suburb with older style apartments priced from $350,000 and more recent stock, some with ocean views, from $700,000. Free-standing homes account for around 35 per cent of dwellings and include single storey, red-brick houses from $850,000. Larger homes, new homes and those with views across Botany Bay attract up to $1.6 million, with homes at the northern end of The Grand Parade commanding even higher prices.