Little Mountain vs Meridan Plains
The verdict
Little Mountain rates higher for liveability (76 vs 60). Little Mountain is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 5.3 km).
Scores
Little MountainMeridan Plains
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 43 |
| Transport | 27 | 16 |
| Education | 52 | 56 |
| Liveability | 76 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 4,589 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,636 | $1,529 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 29.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Little Mountain — · Meridan Plains —
Property
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $750 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 370 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 190 | 196 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Little Mountain · Meridan Plains
Transport
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.7 km | 11.8 km |
Liveability
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 29 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.5 km | 78.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Little Mountain | Meridan Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,068 | 4,589 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,434 | 4,741 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Little Mountain or Meridan Plains?
Little Mountain and Meridan Plains have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Little Mountain or Meridan Plains?
Little Mountain has the higher transport score (Little Mountain 27/100 vs Meridan Plains 16/100).
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