Overall score
Godwin Beach
45.7/100
Ningi
51.5/100
Godwin Beach for beach lifestyle and value; Ningi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Godwin Beach
45.7/100
Ningi
51.5/100
Crime rate
Godwin Beach
38.7 / 1k
Ningi
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Godwin Beach
10
Ningi
75
Population
Godwin Beach
487
Ningi
5,349
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Godwin Beach | Ningi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.7 / 1k | 38.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 27 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 75 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Population | 487 | 5,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Godwin Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Ningi is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Godwin Beach leans into coastal living, while Ningi feels more inland and suburban in character.
Godwin Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Ningi is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. Godwin Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Ningi leans toward more sought-after housing.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors may find Godwin Beach the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ningi.
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.