Meadowbrook vs Slacks Creek
The verdict
Slacks Creek has a shorter estimated CBD commute (78 vs 86 min).
Scores
MeadowbrookSlacks Creek
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 67 |
| Transport | 59 | 59 |
| Education | 44 | 40 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,069 | 10,408 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,701 | $1,301 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.7% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 58.8% | 61.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Meadowbrook — · Slacks Creek —
Property
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $720 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,043 | 1,038 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 587 | 576 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 904 |
See the full school list on each profile: Meadowbrook · Slacks Creek
Transport
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 7 |
| Parks | 14 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.0 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.6 km | 21.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 740 m | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Meadowbrook | Slacks Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,069 | 10,408 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,315 | 10,654 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 0.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Meadowbrook or Slacks Creek?
Meadowbrook and Slacks Creek have similar residential safety scores (57 and 57/100).
Which has better schools, Meadowbrook or Slacks Creek?
Meadowbrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Meadowbrook 963 vs Slacks Creek 904; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Meadowbrook or Slacks Creek?
Meadowbrook and Slacks Creek have similar transport scores.
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