Overall score
Goode Beach
22.9/100
Mount Clarence
33.6/100
Goode Beach vs Mount Clarence, WA suburb comparison
Mount Clarence for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Goode BeachMount Clarence
Crime rate
Goode Beach
12953.6 / 1k
Mount Clarence
4591.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goode Beach
2
Mount Clarence
10
Population
Goode Beach
258
Mount Clarence
728
Metric leadGoode Beach 1Mount Clarence 6across 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 retireesMount Clarence
- Best for familiesMount Clarence
- Best for beach lifestyleMount Clarence
- Best for investmentMount Clarence
- Best for best valueMount Clarence
- Best for best schoolsMount Clarence
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 | Mount Clarence |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.9/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.6/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12953.6 / 1k | 4591.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 10 |
| Population | 258 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Goode Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Mount Clarence is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Mount Clarence sits among greener hillside streets, while Goode Beach keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Goode Beach pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Mount Clarence is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Mount Clarence, while Goode Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.