Golden Beach vs Shelly Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Beach | Shelly Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.7/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 2 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 9 |
| Population | 5,646 | 925 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesShelly Beach
- Best for familiesShelly Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleShelly Beach
- Best for investmentShelly Beach
- Best for best valueShelly Beach
- Best for best schoolsGolden Beach
Comparison summary
Golden Beach (Qld) and Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Golden Beach (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Golden Beach (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld); Crime rate favours Golden Beach (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld), Families → Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld), Beach lifestyle → Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld), Investment → Shelly Beach (Sunshine Coast - Qld).