Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales

Brighton Le Sands
Bay Street
Brighton Le Sands
Location in metropolitan Sydney
Interactive map of Brighton Le Sands
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
CitySydney
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 • Total8,336 (2021 census)
Postcode
2216
Suburbs around Brighton Le Sands
Banksia Kyeemagh
Rockdale Brighton Le Sands Botany Bay
Kogarah Monterey

Brighton Le Sands (formerly Brighton-le-Sands and also known simply as Brighton or Brighton Beach), is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Brighton Le Sands is located 13 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, on the western shore of Botany Bay. Brighton Le Sands is in the local government area of the Bayside Council and is part of the St George area.

Lady Robinsons Beach and Cook Park run along the eastern border of Brighton Le Sands, on Botany Bay. The beach is also commonly referred to as Brighton Beach and is known for its off-white sand. Brighton Le Sands features a mixture of low density houses, medium density flats, high rise apartments, retail, cafés and restaurants. The Grand Parade runs along the foreshore and intersects with Bay Street, at the commercial centre. The higher density developments are located along these roads.