Caloundra West vs Golden Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Caloundra West | Golden Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 2.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 27 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 74 |
| Population | 7,270 | 5,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCaloundra West
- Best for investmentCaloundra West
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
Comparison summary
Caloundra West and Golden Beach (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Caloundra West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Caloundra West; Housing (desirability) favours Caloundra West; Parks & reserves favours Golden Beach (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Caloundra West, Investment → Caloundra West, Best value → Caloundra West.