Denistone West vs Meadowbank
The verdict
Denistone West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $2.70M in Meadowbank. Meadowbank rates higher for transport (95 vs 70). Meadowbank is closer to the coast (16.4 km vs 18.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Denistone West rates higher (83 vs 62/100 in Meadowbank).
Scores
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 95 |
| Transport | 70 | 95 |
| Education | 90 | 89 |
| Liveability | 98 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 947 | 5,089 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,579 | $1,993 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.6% | 71.9% |
| Born in Australia | 58.9% | 37.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2 |
Growth: Denistone West Stable · Meadowbank Moderate Growth
Property
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.29M | $2.70M |
| Median unit price | $2.17M | $674K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 63 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 275 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 106 | 275 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,795 | 3,065 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Denistone West · Meadowbank
Transport
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 980 m | 150 m |
Liveability
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.5 km | 16.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.4 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Denistone West | Meadowbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 947 | 5,089 |
| Estimated 2025 | 975 | 5,585 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,023 | 5,624 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Denistone West or Meadowbank?
Denistone West has the higher residential safety score (Denistone West 83/100 vs Meadowbank 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Denistone West or Meadowbank?
Denistone West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $2.70M.
Which has better public transport, Denistone West or Meadowbank?
Meadowbank has the higher transport score (Denistone West 70/100 vs Meadowbank 95/100).
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