Greenvale vs Westmeadows
The verdict
Westmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $840K in Greenvale. Greenvale rates higher for education (58 vs 52). Westmeadows rates higher for liveability (79 vs 64). Westmeadows is closer to the coast (18.1 km vs 22.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Greenvale rates higher (70 vs 63/100 in Westmeadows).
Scores
| Greenvale | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 65 |
| Transport | 48 | 62 |
| Education | 58 | 52 |
| Liveability | 64 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenvale | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,274 | 6,502 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,262 | $1,564 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.3% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Greenvale High Growth · Westmeadows High Growth
Property
| Greenvale | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $840K | $722K |
| Median unit price | $558K | $594K |
| House price YoY | -1.2% | 0.3% |
| 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 | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 404 | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 263 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 240 | 492 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,352 | 5,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenvale | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenvale · Westmeadows
Transport
| Greenvale | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Greenvale | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 |
| Parks | 62 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 158 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.4 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.0 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Greenvale | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,274 | 6,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,405 | 6,541 |
| Projected 2041 | 34,408 | 10,516 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.54% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenvale or Westmeadows?
Greenvale has the higher residential safety score (Greenvale 70/100 vs Westmeadows 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenvale or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $840K.
Which has better schools, Greenvale or Westmeadows?
Greenvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Greenvale 1040 vs Westmeadows 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greenvale or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows has the higher transport score (Greenvale 48/100 vs Westmeadows 62/100).
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