Madora Bay vs Meadow Springs
The verdict
Madora Bay rates higher for transport (61 vs 53). Madora Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (188 vs 197 min).
Scores
Madora BayMeadow Springs
| Madora Bay | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 52 |
| Transport | 61 | 53 |
| Education | 45 | 40 |
| Liveability | 61 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Madora Bay | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,830 | 9,160 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,290 | $1,654 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 62.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Madora Bay High Growth · Meadow Springs High Growth
Property
| Madora Bay | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Madora Bay | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,018 | 1,004 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Madora Bay | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Madora Bay · Meadow Springs
Transport
| Madora Bay | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 188 | 197 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Madora Bay | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 620 m | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.6 km | 61.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 590 m | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Madora Bay | Meadow Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,830 | 9,160 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,662 | 11,150 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,310 | 17,484 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.04% | 5.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Madora Bay or Meadow Springs?
Meadow Springs has the higher residential safety score (Madora Bay 69/100 vs Meadow Springs 70/100).
Which has better schools, Madora Bay or Meadow Springs?
Madora Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Madora Bay 1019 vs Meadow Springs 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Madora Bay or Meadow Springs?
Madora Bay has the higher transport score (Madora Bay 61/100 vs Meadow Springs 53/100).
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