Overall score
Godwin Beach
45.7/100
Sandstone Point
54.6/100
Godwin Beach vs Sandstone Point, QLD Suburb Comparison
Godwin Beach for schools; Sandstone Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Godwin BeachSandstone Point
Crime rate
Godwin Beach
38.7 / 1k
Sandstone Point
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Godwin Beach
10
Sandstone Point
154
Population
Godwin Beach
487
Sandstone Point
4,094
Metric leadGodwin Beach 1Sandstone Point 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSandstone Point
- Best for familiesSandstone Point
- Best for beach lifestyleSandstone Point
- Best for investmentSandstone Point
- Best for best valueSandstone Point
- Best for best schoolsGodwin Beach
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 | 45.7/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 84.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.7 / 1k | 38.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 29 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 154 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| 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 stronger socioeconomic advantage; Sandstone Point answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. Godwin Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Sandstone Point leans toward more sought-after housing.
Godwin Beach suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Sandstone Point is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.