Attwood vs Westmeadows
The verdict
Westmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $960K in Attwood. Westmeadows rates higher for transport (62 vs 48). Westmeadows has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 65 min). On the separate residential safety score, Attwood rates higher (81 vs 63/100 in Westmeadows).
Scores
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 65 |
| Transport | 48 | 62 |
| Education | 54 | 52 |
| Liveability | 66 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,309 | 6,502 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,209 | $1,564 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.0% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.2% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Attwood High Growth · Westmeadows High Growth
Property
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $960K | $722K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $594K |
| House price YoY | -24.7% | 0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 272 | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 332 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 151 | 492 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,962 | 5,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Attwood · Westmeadows
Transport
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 55 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.1 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.7 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Attwood | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,309 | 6,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,329 | 6,541 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,352 | 10,516 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Attwood or Westmeadows?
Attwood has the higher residential safety score (Attwood 81/100 vs Westmeadows 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Attwood or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $960K.
Which has better public transport, Attwood or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows has the higher transport score (Attwood 48/100 vs Westmeadows 62/100).
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