Overall score
Goode Beach
36.9/100
Little Grove
49.0/100
Goode Beach for beach lifestyle; Little Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Goode Beach
36.9/100
Little Grove
49.0/100
Crime rate
Goode Beach
51.5 / 1k
Little Grove
51.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goode Beach
5
Little Grove
10
Population
Goode Beach
258
Little Grove
1,508
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Goode Beach | Little Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.3/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.5 / 1k | 51.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 258 | 1,508 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Goode Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Little Grove is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Where Goode Beach is shaped by the coast, Little Grove offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Goode Beach is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Little Grove answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Goode Beach the better fit, while retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Little Grove.
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.