Goolwa vs Middleton
The verdict
Goolwa rates higher for liveability (33 vs 8). Middleton rates higher for education (53 vs 40). On the separate residential safety score, Goolwa rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Middleton).
Scores
GoolwaMiddleton
| Goolwa | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 53 |
| Liveability | 33 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goolwa | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,558 | 1,298 |
| Median age | 67 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $790 | $1,330 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 35.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.1% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Goolwa Moderate Growth · Middleton Moderate Growth
Property
| Goolwa | 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 | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,932 | 3,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goolwa | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Goolwa · Middleton
Transport
| Goolwa | 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) | 42.2 km | 38.7 km |
Liveability
| Goolwa | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.3 km | 62.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.6 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Goolwa | Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,558 | 1,298 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,757 | 1,399 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,122 | 1,584 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Goolwa or Middleton?
Goolwa has the higher residential safety score (Goolwa 100/100 vs Middleton 60/100).
Which has better public transport, Goolwa or Middleton?
Goolwa and Middleton have similar transport scores.
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