Overall score
Golden Beach
20.4/100
Loch Sport
31.6/100
Golden Beach vs Loch Sport, VIC suburb comparison
Loch Sport for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden BeachLoch Sport
Crime rate
Golden Beach
134.3 / 1k
Loch Sport
159.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Beach
26
Loch Sport
12
Population
Golden Beach
356
Loch Sport
1,021
Metric leadGolden Beach 3Loch Sport 61 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 retireesLoch Sport
- Best for best valueLoch Sport
- Best for best schoolsLoch Sport
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 | Golden Beach | Loch Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 20.4/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.7/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 134.3 / 1k | 159.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 14 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 29 |
| Population | 356 | 1,021 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Golden Beach is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Loch Sport is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Golden Beach pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Loch Sport is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Loch Sport, while Golden Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.