Meridan Plains vs Palmview
The verdict
Meridan Plains rates higher for liveability (60 vs 45). Palmview rates higher for transport (21 vs 16). Meridan Plains is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 7.5 km).
Scores
Meridan PlainsPalmview
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 41 |
| Transport | 16 | 21 |
| Education | 56 | 61 |
| Liveability | 60 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,589 | 5,236 |
| Median age | 36 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,529 | $2,306 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 35.2% |
| Born in Australia | 71.6% | 72.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Meridan Plains — · Palmview —
Property
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 363 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 196 | 191 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,030 |
See the full school list on each profile: Meridan Plains · Palmview
Transport
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.8 km | 9.7 km |
Liveability
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 78.9 km | 80.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Meridan Plains | Palmview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,589 | 5,236 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,741 | 7,114 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 7.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Meridan Plains or Palmview?
Meridan Plains and Palmview have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Meridan Plains or Palmview?
Meridan Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Meridan Plains 1066 vs Palmview 1030; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Meridan Plains or Palmview?
Palmview has the higher transport score (Meridan Plains 16/100 vs Palmview 21/100).
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