Goolwa Beach vs Middleton
The verdict
Goolwa Beach rates higher for liveability (30 vs 8). Middleton rates higher for education (53 vs 39). Goolwa Beach is closer to the coast (860 m vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Middleton rates higher (60 vs 52/100 in Goolwa Beach).
Scores
Goolwa BeachMiddleton
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 53 |
| Liveability | 30 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,222 | 1,298 |
| Median age | 58 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $916 | $1,330 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.6% | 35.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Goolwa Beach Moderate Growth · Middleton Moderate Growth
Property
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $555 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 270 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,025 | 3,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Goolwa Beach · Middleton
Transport
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 44.0 km | 38.7 km |
Liveability
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 860 m | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.7 km | 62.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 830 m | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Goolwa Beach | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,222 | 1,298 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,395 | 1,399 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,712 | 1,584 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Goolwa Beach or Middleton?
Middleton has the higher residential safety score (Goolwa Beach 52/100 vs Middleton 60/100).
Which has better public transport, Goolwa Beach or Middleton?
Goolwa Beach and Middleton have similar transport scores.
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