Golden Beach vs Loch Sport
The verdict
Loch Sport is more affordable, with a median house price of $360K versus $375K in Golden Beach. Golden Beach rates higher for education (34 vs 24). Loch Sport rates higher for liveability (31 vs 19). Golden Beach is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.5 km).
Scores
Golden BeachLoch Sport
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 24 |
| Transport | 12 | 16 |
| Education | 34 | 24 |
| Liveability | 19 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 356 | 1,021 |
| Median age | 60 | 63 |
| Median household income (wk) | $714 | $674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.3% | 16.3% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Growth: Golden Beach Moderate Growth · Loch Sport Moderate Growth
Property
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $375K | $360K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | -15.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 281 | 588 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 562 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 843 | 1,371 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,303 | 7,052 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 910 |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Beach · Loch Sport
Transport
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 12 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 30.6 km | 26.1 km |
Liveability
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 215.2 km | 229.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 28.2 km | 42.9 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Beach | Loch Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 356 | 1,021 |
| Estimated 2025 | 362 | 1,039 |
| Projected 2041 | 414 | 1,188 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Golden Beach or Loch Sport?
Loch Sport is more affordable, with a median house price of $360K versus $375K.
Which has better public transport, Golden Beach or Loch Sport?
Loch Sport has the higher transport score (Golden Beach 12/100 vs Loch Sport 16/100).
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