Melbourne Airport vs Westmeadows
The verdict
Westmeadows rates higher for liveability (79 vs 35). Westmeadows is closer to the coast (18.1 km vs 19.2 km).
Scores
Melbourne AirportWestmeadows
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 65 |
| Transport | 28 | 62 |
| Education | 35 | 52 |
| Liveability | 35 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 64 | 6,502 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,564 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.1% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 0.0% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Melbourne Airport High Growth · Westmeadows High Growth
Property
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $722K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $594K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.3% |
| 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
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 300,000 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 14,063 | 492 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,468,750 | 5,967 |
Melbourne Airport is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melbourne Airport · Westmeadows
Transport
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Melbourne Airport | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 64 | 6,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 64 | 6,541 |
| Projected 2041 | 104 | 10,516 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Melbourne Airport or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows has the higher transport score (Melbourne Airport 28/100 vs Westmeadows 62/100).
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