Goolwa South vs Hindmarsh Island
The verdict
Goolwa South is closer to the coast (650 m vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hindmarsh Island rates higher (98 vs 28/100 in Goolwa South).
Scores
Goolwa SouthHindmarsh Island
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 41 |
| Liveability | 8 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,041 | 1,846 |
| Median age | 62 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $961 | $1,123 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.3% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.0% | 73.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Goolwa South Moderate Growth · Hindmarsh Island Moderate Growth
Property
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $510 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 576 | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,170 | 2,275 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 South · Hindmarsh Island
Transport
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 49.0 km | 50.9 km |
Liveability
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 650 m | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 70.1 km | 70.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 24.8 km |
Population & growth
| Goolwa South | Hindmarsh Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,041 | 1,846 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,122 | 1,989 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,270 | 2,253 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Goolwa South or Hindmarsh Island?
Hindmarsh Island has the higher residential safety score (Goolwa South 28/100 vs Hindmarsh Island 98/100).
Which has better public transport, Goolwa South or Hindmarsh Island?
Goolwa South and Hindmarsh Island have similar transport scores.
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