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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

LakelandsMeadow Springs
LakelandsMeadow Springs
Overall6252
Transport8753
Education4140
Liveability5662

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

Demographics

LakelandsMeadow Springs
Population6,1719,160
Median age3238
Median household income (wk)$1,804$1,654
Bachelor degree or higher23.3%22.4%
Born in Australia64.4%62.6%
Avg household size2.82.7

Growth: Lakelands High Growth · Meadow Springs High Growth

Property

LakelandsMeadow Springs
Median house priceData not availableData not available
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Median price history

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Safety

LakelandsMeadow Springs
Residential safety score7170
Break & enter dwelling /100k308317
Motor vehicle theft /100k146153
Domestic assault /100k1,0051,004
Total incidents /100k (all)6,4246,424

Total incidents over time

Schools

LakelandsMeadow Springs
Total schools35
Government23
Independent11
Average ICSEA1,0081,013

See the full school list on each profile: Lakelands · Meadow Springs

Transport

LakelandsMeadow Springs
Transport score8753
Train stations10
Bus stops3144
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)124197
Nearest train station (km)570 m3.0 km

Liveability

LakelandsMeadow Springs
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)800800
Supermarkets21
Cafes & restaurants51
Parks1119
Playgrounds62
Swimming pools71Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.4 km1.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)58.2 km61.5 km
Nearest beach (km)2.4 km3.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)7.2 km4.2 km

Population & growth

LakelandsMeadow Springs
Population (2021)6,1719,160
Estimated 20257,51211,150
Projected 204111,77917,484
Annual growth rate5.04%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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Data sources

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