Side by sideSuburb comparison

Godwin Beach vs Meldale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Meldale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meldale (1015) sits above Godwin Beach (987).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Meldale edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 987).

Common questionsGodwin Beach vs Meldale

Common questions

Does Godwin Beach or Meldale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meldale scores 1015 vs 987 in Godwin Beach. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Godwin Beach
Metric
Meldale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$385/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$325/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
487
Population
230
49
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
3
987
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).