Greenvale vs Meadow Heights
The verdict
Meadow Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $840K in Greenvale. Greenvale rates higher for education (58 vs 51). Meadow Heights rates higher for transport (78 vs 48). Meadow Heights is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 22.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Meadow Heights rates higher (80 vs 70/100 in Greenvale).
Scores
| Greenvale | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 70 |
| Transport | 48 | 78 |
| Education | 58 | 51 |
| Liveability | 64 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenvale | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,274 | 14,890 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,262 | $1,274 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.3% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 46.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Greenvale High Growth · Meadow Heights High Growth
Property
| Greenvale | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $840K | $563K |
| Median unit price | $558K | $449K |
| House price YoY | -1.2% | 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
| Greenvale | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 404 | 242 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 263 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 240 | 517 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,352 | 3,499 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenvale | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 931 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenvale · Meadow Heights
Transport
| Greenvale | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 62 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Greenvale | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 62 | 58 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 158 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.4 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.0 km | 18.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Greenvale | Meadow Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,274 | 14,890 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,405 | 14,664 |
| Projected 2041 | 34,408 | 24,082 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.54% | -0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenvale or Meadow Heights?
Meadow Heights has the higher residential safety score (Greenvale 70/100 vs Meadow Heights 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenvale or Meadow Heights?
Meadow Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $840K.
Which has better schools, Greenvale or Meadow Heights?
Greenvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Greenvale 1040 vs Meadow Heights 931; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greenvale or Meadow Heights?
Meadow Heights has the higher transport score (Greenvale 48/100 vs Meadow Heights 78/100).
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