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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 WestMeadowbank
Denistone WestMeadowbank
Overall8695
Transport7095
Education9089
Liveability9899

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Denistone WestMeadowbank
Population9475,089
Median age4234
Median household income (wk)$2,579$1,993
Bachelor degree or higher65.6%71.9%
Born in Australia58.9%37.4%
Avg household size3.12

Growth: Denistone West Stable · Meadowbank Moderate Growth

Property

Denistone WestMeadowbank
Median house price$2.29M$2.70M
Median unit price$2.17M$674K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$800$800
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)63Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Denistone WestMeadowbank
Residential safety score8362
Break & enter dwelling /100k106275
Motor vehicle theft /100k079
Domestic assault /100k106275
Total incidents /100k (all)1,7953,065

Total incidents over time

Schools

Denistone WestMeadowbank
Total schools02
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,077

See the full school list on each profile: Denistone West · Meadowbank

Transport

Denistone WestMeadowbank
Transport score7095
Train stations01
Bus stops07
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5533
Nearest train station (km)980 m150 m

Liveability

Denistone WestMeadowbank
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)950950
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants06
Parks73
Playgrounds14
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)18.5 km16.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)14.4 km12.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.3 km2.4 km

Population & growth

Denistone WestMeadowbank
Population (2021)9475,089
Estimated 20259755,585
Projected 20411,0235,624
Annual growth rate0.73%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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Data sources

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