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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

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Overall5770
Transport4878
Education5851
Liveability6477

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

Demographics

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Population21,27414,890
Median age3534
Median household income (wk)$2,262$1,274
Bachelor degree or higher41.3%31.3%
Born in Australia63.3%46.3%
Avg household size3.23.3

Growth: Greenvale High Growth · Meadow Heights High Growth

Property

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Median house price$840K$563K
Median unit price$558K$449K
House price YoY-1.2%0.7%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Residential safety score7080
Break & enter dwelling /100k404242
Motor vehicle theft /100k263248
Domestic assault /100k240517
Total incidents /100k (all)3,3523,499

Total incidents over time

Schools

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Total schools72
Government32
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,040931

See the full school list on each profile: Greenvale · Meadow Heights

Transport

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Transport score4878
Train stations00
Bus stops7862
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7567
Nearest train station (km)4.9 km1.3 km

Liveability

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp13.5°C13.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)530530
Supermarkets21
Cafes & restaurants30
Parks6258
Playgrounds239
Swimming pools1581
Medical GPs33
Distance to coast (km)22.4 km20.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)21.0 km18.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)12.1 km8.5 km

Population & growth

GreenvaleMeadow Heights
Population (2021)21,27414,890
Estimated 202525,40514,664
Projected 204134,40824,082
Annual growth rate4.54%-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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Data sources

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