Golden Beach vs Pelican Waters, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Beach | Pelican Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.7/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 10 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 123 |
| Population | 5,646 | 7,393 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPelican Waters
- Best for familiesPelican Waters
- Best for investmentPelican Waters
- Best for best valuePelican Waters
- Best for best schoolsPelican Waters
Comparison summary
Golden Beach (Qld) and Pelican Waters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Pelican Waters leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Pelican Waters; Housing (desirability) favours Pelican Waters; Parks & reserves favours Pelican Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pelican Waters, Families → Pelican Waters, Investment → Pelican Waters, Best value → Pelican Waters.