Meadow Heights vs Roxburgh Park
The verdict
Meadow Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $641K in Roxburgh Park. Roxburgh Park rates higher for transport (95 vs 78). Meadow Heights is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 23.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Roxburgh Park rates higher (99 vs 80/100 in Meadow Heights).
Scores
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 76 |
| Transport | 78 | 95 |
| Education | 51 | 56 |
| Liveability | 77 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,890 | 24,129 |
| Median age | 34 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,274 | $1,629 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 39.3% |
| Born in Australia | 46.3% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.7 |
Growth: Meadow Heights High Growth · Roxburgh Park High Growth
Property
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $563K | $641K |
| Median unit price | $449K | $465K |
| House price YoY | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| 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
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 242 | 104 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 248 | 228 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 517 | 402 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,499 | 3,407 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 944 |
See the full school list on each profile: Meadow Heights · Roxburgh Park
Transport
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 58 | 103 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.8 km | 23.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 21.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,890 | 24,129 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,664 | 25,091 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,082 | 39,025 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.38% | 0.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Meadow Heights or Roxburgh Park?
Roxburgh Park has the higher residential safety score (Meadow Heights 80/100 vs Roxburgh Park 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Meadow Heights or Roxburgh Park?
Meadow Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $641K.
Which has better schools, Meadow Heights or Roxburgh Park?
Roxburgh Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Meadow Heights 931 vs Roxburgh Park 944; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Meadow Heights or Roxburgh Park?
Roxburgh Park has the higher transport score (Meadow Heights 78/100 vs Roxburgh Park 95/100).
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