Meadow Springs vs Silver Sands
The verdict
Silver Sands is closer to the coast (280 m vs 1.3 km).
Scores
Meadow SpringsSilver Sands
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 53 |
| Transport | 53 | 51 |
| Education | 40 | 43 |
| Liveability | 62 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,160 | 1,451 |
| Median age | 38 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,654 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 25.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.6% | 69.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Meadow Springs High Growth · Silver Sands High Growth
Property
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 345 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,034 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Meadow Springs · Silver Sands
Transport
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 197 | 201 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 19 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 280 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.5 km | 63.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Meadow Springs | Silver Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,160 | 1,451 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,150 | 1,610 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,484 | 2,072 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.04% | 2.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Meadow Springs or Silver Sands?
Meadow Springs has the higher residential safety score (Meadow Springs 70/100 vs Silver Sands 68/100).
Which has better public transport, Meadow Springs or Silver Sands?
Meadow Springs has the higher transport score (Meadow Springs 53/100 vs Silver Sands 51/100).
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