Meadowbank vs Putney
The verdict
Meadowbank is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.70M versus $3.45M in Putney. Meadowbank rates higher for transport (95 vs 82). Putney is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 16.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Meadowbank rates higher (62 vs 50/100 in Putney).
Scores
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 |
| Transport | 95 | 82 |
| Education | 89 | 85 |
| Liveability | 99 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,089 | 4,097 |
| Median age | 34 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,993 | $3,053 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.9% | 56.5% |
| Born in Australia | 37.4% | 66.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Meadowbank Moderate Growth · Putney Stable
Property
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.70M | $3.45M |
| Median unit price | $674K | $2.17M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 439 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 79 | 244 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 171 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,065 | 3,368 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: Meadowbank · Putney
Transport
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 82 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 150 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 9 |
| Parks | 3 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.6 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Meadowbank | Putney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,089 | 4,097 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,585 | 4,129 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,624 | 4,351 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Meadowbank or Putney?
Meadowbank has the higher residential safety score (Meadowbank 62/100 vs Putney 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Meadowbank or Putney?
Meadowbank is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.70M versus $3.45M.
Which has better schools, Meadowbank or Putney?
Putney has a higher average school ICSEA (Meadowbank 1077 vs Putney 1112; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Meadowbank or Putney?
Meadowbank has the higher transport score (Meadowbank 95/100 vs Putney 82/100).
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