Dallas vs Meadow Heights
The verdict
Dallas is more affordable, with a median house price of $526K versus $563K in Meadow Heights. Dallas rates higher for liveability (85 vs 77). Dallas is closer to the coast (18.7 km vs 20.8 km).
Scores
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 70 |
| Transport | 74 | 78 |
| Education | 53 | 51 |
| Liveability | 85 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,762 | 14,890 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,088 | $1,274 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 45.7% | 46.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.3 |
Growth: Dallas High Growth · Meadow Heights High Growth
Property
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $526K | $563K |
| Median unit price | $446K | $449K |
| House price YoY | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| 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
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 266 | 242 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 458 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 621 | 517 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,969 | 3,499 |
Dallas is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 931 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dallas · Meadow Heights
Transport
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 62 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 58 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.7 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.1 km | 18.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dallas | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,762 | 14,890 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,821 | 14,664 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,937 | 24,082 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | -0.38% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Dallas or Meadow Heights?
Dallas is more affordable, with a median house price of $526K versus $563K.
Which has better schools, Dallas or Meadow Heights?
Dallas has a higher average school ICSEA (Dallas 947 vs Meadow Heights 931; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dallas or Meadow Heights?
Meadow Heights has the higher transport score (Dallas 74/100 vs Meadow Heights 78/100).
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