Living in Brighton-Le-Sands
Brighton-Le-Sands is a suburb in southern Sydney, 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 City of Rockdale and is part of the St George area.
History
New Brighton was the original name used by tramway pioneer Thomas Saywell, after the famous seaside resort Brighton in England. Land acquisitions began in the 1840s but no significant development occurred until the railway opened in 1884. The following year, Saywell built swimming baths, picnic areas, a racecourse and the Brighton Hotel here, and following the huge success, the area became known as Brighton-Le-Sands to avoid confusion with its English counterpart.
Transport Links
Numerous bus routes service the area, both into the CBD and to nearby Rockdale Railway Station.
Shopping and Recreation
Brighton-Le-Sands is a popular spot for multicultural cuisine and is home to many restaurants and cafes. The Novotel Hotel Brighton Beach is a local landmark and contains a small commercial area and food court. The majority of shopping facilities can be found along Bay Street extending down to the Grand Parade. Lady Robinson Beach, Brighton-Le-Sands Baths, Cooks Park, White Oak Reserve and Bicentennial Park East provide excellent places to relax and unwind.
Schools
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School, Rockdale Public School, Kyeemagh Infants School, St Thomas Moore School, St Dominic Savio School and St Jospehs Primary School can all be found in the local area.
