Goolwa vs Hindmarsh Island
Goolwa scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goolwa (973) sits above Hindmarsh Island (965). Hindmarsh Island skews owner-occupied (76%), Goolwa runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island side by side
| Measure | Goolwa | Hindmarsh Island |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | $595/wk |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 10 |
| Population | 2,558 | 1,846 |
| Median age | 67 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 25.4°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
- Goolwa edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 965). Hindmarsh Island also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Goolwa vs Hindmarsh Island: common questions
Does Goolwa or Hindmarsh Island have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goolwa scores 973 vs 965 in Hindmarsh Island. 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, Goolwa or Hindmarsh Island?
Goolwa scores 56/100 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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