Donnybrook vs Meldale
The verdict
Donnybrook rates higher for transport (12 vs 0). Meldale rates higher for liveability (35 vs 30). Meldale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (160 vs 168 min).
Scores
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| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 26 |
| Transport | 12 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 45 |
| Liveability | 30 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 664 | 230 |
| Median age | 58 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,130 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.5% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Donnybrook — · Meldale —
Property
| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 452 | 435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Donnybrook · Meldale
Transport
| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 12 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 168 | 160 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.5 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 490 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.9 km | 49.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 12.0 km |
Population & growth
| Donnybrook | Meldale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 664 | 230 |
| Estimated 2025 | 706 | 244 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Donnybrook or Meldale?
Donnybrook has the higher transport score (Donnybrook 12/100 vs Meldale 0/100).
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