Goolwa vs Middleton
The verdict
Goolwa rates higher for liveability (33 vs 8). Middleton rates higher for education (53 vs 40). Middleton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (166 vs 170 min). 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) | 170 | 166 |
| 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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