Lakelands vs Meadow Springs
The verdict
Lakelands rates higher for transport (87 vs 53). Meadow Springs rates higher for liveability (62 vs 56). Meadow Springs is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.4 km).
Scores
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 52 |
| Transport | 87 | 53 |
| Education | 41 | 40 |
| Liveability | 56 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,171 | 9,160 |
| Median age | 32 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,804 | $1,654 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 64.4% | 62.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lakelands High Growth · Meadow Springs High Growth
Property
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,005 | 1,004 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lakelands · Meadow Springs
Transport
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 53 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 124 | 197 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 71 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.2 km | 61.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Lakelands | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,171 | 9,160 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,512 | 11,150 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,779 | 17,484 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.04% | 5.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lakelands or Meadow Springs?
Lakelands has the higher residential safety score (Lakelands 71/100 vs Meadow Springs 70/100).
Which has better schools, Lakelands or Meadow Springs?
Meadow Springs has a higher average school ICSEA (Lakelands 1008 vs Meadow Springs 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lakelands or Meadow Springs?
Lakelands has the higher transport score (Lakelands 87/100 vs Meadow Springs 53/100).
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