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Hindmarsh Island vs Goolwa Beach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goolwa Beach (973) sits above Hindmarsh Island (965).

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Hindmarsh Island and Goolwa Beach side by side

MeasureHindmarsh IslandGoolwa Beach
Renting
House rent$595/wk$490/wk
Unit rent$330/wk$275/wk
Owner occupied76.0%71.0%
Renter occupied20.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA965973
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score1030
Population1,8462,222
Median age6058
Climate
Annual rainfall434 mm485 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C25.3°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 Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 965). Hindmarsh Island also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hindmarsh Island vs Goolwa Beach: common questions

Does Hindmarsh Island or Goolwa Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goolwa Beach 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.

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