Overall score
Godwin Beach
41.8/100
Ningi
51.7/100
Godwin Beach vs Ningi, QLD suburb comparison
Godwin Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Ningi for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Godwin BeachNingi
Crime rate
Godwin Beach
23.2 / 1k
Ningi
23.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Godwin Beach
7
Ningi
30
Population
Godwin Beach
487
Ningi
5,349
Metric leadGodwin Beach 2Ningi 51 tiedacross 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 familiesGodwin Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleGodwin Beach
- Best for investmentGodwin Beach
- Best for best schoolsNingi
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 | Godwin Beach | Ningi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.2 / 1k | 23.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 27 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 30 |
| Population | 487 | 5,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Godwin Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Ningi is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm. Godwin Beach leans into coastal living, while Ningi feels more inland and suburban in character.
Godwin Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Ningi is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Families and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Godwin Beach the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ningi.