Overall score
Beachmere
34.0/100
Godwin Beach
45.7/100
Beachmere vs Godwin Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Godwin Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeachmereGodwin Beach
Crime rate
Beachmere
93.6 / 1k
Godwin Beach
38.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachmere
20
Godwin Beach
10
Population
Beachmere
4,782
Godwin Beach
487
Metric leadBeachmere 4Godwin Beach 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGodwin Beach
- Best for familiesGodwin Beach
- Best for best valueGodwin Beach
- Best for best schoolsGodwin Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beachmere | Godwin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.6 / 1k | 38.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 3 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 10 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| Population | 4,782 | 487 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beachmere is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Godwin Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Beachmere tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Godwin Beach stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Beachmere generally means more sought-after housing, while Godwin Beach leans toward more approachable housing costs.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Beachmere the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Godwin Beach.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.