Broadmeadows vs Dallas
The verdict
Dallas is more affordable, with a median house price of $526K versus $575K in Broadmeadows. Broadmeadows rates higher for transport (99 vs 74). Broadmeadows is closer to the coast (17.3 km vs 18.7 km).
Scores
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 72 |
| Transport | 99 | 74 |
| Education | 59 | 53 |
| Liveability | 87 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,524 | 6,762 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,151 | $1,088 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.8% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 41.1% | 45.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Broadmeadows High Growth · Dallas High Growth
Property
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $575K | $526K |
| Median unit price | $445K | $446K |
| House price YoY | -5.4% | 3.7% |
| 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
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 631 | 266 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 830 | 458 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 759 | 621 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,229 | 4,969 |
Dallas is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 19 | 7 |
| Government | 13 | 3 |
| Independent | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadmeadows · Dallas
Transport
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 60 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.8 km | 16.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Broadmeadows | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,524 | 6,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,334 | 6,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,256 | 10,937 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | 0.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Broadmeadows or Dallas?
Dallas is more affordable, with a median house price of $526K versus $575K.
Which has better schools, Broadmeadows or Dallas?
Broadmeadows has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadmeadows 961 vs Dallas 947; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broadmeadows or Dallas?
Broadmeadows has the higher transport score (Broadmeadows 99/100 vs Dallas 74/100).
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