Overall score
Godwin Beach
40.7/100
Toorbul
26.6/100
Godwin Beach vs Toorbul, QLD suburb comparison
Godwin Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Godwin BeachToorbul
Crime rate
Godwin Beach
23.2 / 1k
Toorbul
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Godwin Beach
7
Toorbul
3
Population
Godwin Beach
487
Toorbul
958
Metric leadGodwin Beach 5Toorbul 3across 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 lifestyleGodwin Beach
- Best for investmentGodwin Beach
- Best for best valueGodwin 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 | Toorbul |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 26.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.5/100 | 22.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.2 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 9 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Population | 487 | 958 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Godwin Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Toorbul is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Godwin Beach leans into coastal living, while Toorbul feels more inland and suburban in character.
Godwin Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Toorbul is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Godwin Beach, while Toorbul remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.