Bethania vs Meadowbrook
The verdict
Bethania rates higher for transport (89 vs 59). Meadowbrook rates higher for education (44 vs 35). Bethania has a shorter estimated CBD commute (63 vs 86 min).
Scores
BethaniaMeadowbrook
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 68 |
| Transport | 89 | 59 |
| Education | 35 | 44 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,333 | 3,069 |
| Median age | 48 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,074 | $1,701 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.6% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.5% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bethania — · Meadowbrook —
Property
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,042 | 1,043 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 568 | 587 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 963 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bethania · Meadowbrook
Transport
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 59 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 12 |
| Parks | 11 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 16.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 24.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Bethania | Meadowbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,333 | 3,069 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,746 | 3,315 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.59% | 1.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bethania or Meadowbrook?
Bethania has the higher residential safety score (Bethania 58/100 vs Meadowbrook 57/100).
Which has better schools, Bethania or Meadowbrook?
Bethania has a higher average school ICSEA (Bethania 1032 vs Meadowbrook 963; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bethania or Meadowbrook?
Bethania has the higher transport score (Bethania 89/100 vs Meadowbrook 59/100).
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