Middleton vs Goolwa Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middleton (992) sits above Goolwa Beach (973). Middleton skews owner-occupied (81%), Goolwa Beach runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Middleton and Goolwa Beach side by side
| Measure | Middleton | Goolwa Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $283/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 1,298 | 2,222 |
| Median age | 49 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 534 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.3°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
- Middleton edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 973).
Middleton vs Goolwa Beach: common questions
Does Middleton or Goolwa Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middleton scores 992 vs 973 in Goolwa 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.
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