Overall score
Godwin Beach
40.7/100
Sandstone Point
60.4/100
Godwin Beach vs Sandstone Point, QLD suburb comparison
Godwin Beach for retirees and families; Sandstone Point for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Godwin BeachSandstone Point
Crime rate
Godwin Beach
23.2 / 1k
Sandstone Point
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Godwin Beach
7
Sandstone Point
140
Population
Godwin Beach
487
Sandstone Point
4,094
Metric leadGodwin Beach 1Sandstone Point 7across 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 lifestyleSandstone Point
- Best for investmentSandstone Point
- Best for best valueSandstone Point
- Best for best schoolsSandstone Point
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 | Sandstone Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.5/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.2 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 29 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 140 |
| Population | 487 | 4,094 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Godwin Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Sandstone Point is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Godwin Beach is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Sandstone Point answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Godwin Beach suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Sandstone Point is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.