Overall score
Beachmere
46.1/100
Godwin Beach
40.7/100
Beachmere vs Godwin Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Beachmere for beach lifestyle and schools; 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
55.5 / 1k
Godwin Beach
23.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachmere
14
Godwin Beach
7
Population
Beachmere
4,782
Godwin Beach
487
Metric leadBeachmere 5Godwin Beach 3across 8 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 beach lifestyleBeachmere
- Best for investmentGodwin Beach
- Best for best valueGodwin Beach
- Best for best schoolsBeachmere
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 | 46.1/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.4/100 | 88.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 23.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 3 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 7 |
| 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 and walkability, while Godwin Beach stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Beachmere the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Godwin Beach.