Overall score
Goode Beach
22.9/100
Middleton Beach
37.3/100
Goode Beach vs Middleton Beach, WA suburb comparison
Middleton Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Goode BeachMiddleton Beach
Crime rate
Goode Beach
12953.6 / 1k
Middleton Beach
4412.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goode Beach
2
Middleton Beach
47
Population
Goode Beach
258
Middleton Beach
759
Metric leadGoode Beach 2Middleton Beach 5across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMiddleton Beach
- Best for familiesMiddleton Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMiddleton Beach
- Best for best valueMiddleton Beach
- Best for best schoolsMiddleton 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 | Goode Beach | Middleton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.9/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.6/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 12953.6 / 1k | 4412.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 9 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 47 |
| Population | 258 | 759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Goode Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Middleton Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Goode Beach is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Middleton Beach answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Middleton Beach, while Goode Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.