Beachmere vs Godwin Beach
Beachmere scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Godwin Beach (987) sits above Beachmere (965). Godwin Beach skews owner-occupied (79%), Beachmere runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Beachmere and Godwin Beach side by side
| Measure | Beachmere | Godwin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | 4,782 | 487 |
| Median age | 57 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1132 mm | 1195 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Godwin Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 965).
Beachmere vs Godwin Beach: common questions
Does Beachmere or Godwin Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Godwin Beach scores 987 vs 965 in Beachmere. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Beachmere or Godwin Beach?
Beachmere scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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