Tullamarine vs Westmeadows
The verdict
Westmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $738K in Tullamarine. Tullamarine rates higher for transport (74 vs 62). Westmeadows rates higher for liveability (79 vs 73). Tullamarine is closer to the coast (15.1 km vs 18.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Westmeadows rates higher (63 vs 26/100 in Tullamarine).
Scores
| Tullamarine | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 65 |
| Transport | 74 | 62 |
| Education | 56 | 52 |
| Liveability | 73 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tullamarine | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,733 | 6,502 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,404 | $1,564 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Tullamarine High Growth · Westmeadows High Growth
Property
| Tullamarine | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $738K | $722K |
| Median unit price | $540K | $594K |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | 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
| Tullamarine | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 26 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,258 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 446 | 492 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,590 | 5,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tullamarine | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tullamarine · Westmeadows
Transport
| Tullamarine | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Tullamarine | 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 | 11 | 7 |
| Parks | 25 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.1 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Tullamarine | Westmeadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,733 | 6,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,834 | 6,541 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,890 | 10,516 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tullamarine or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows has the higher residential safety score (Tullamarine 26/100 vs Westmeadows 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Tullamarine or Westmeadows?
Westmeadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $738K.
Which has better schools, Tullamarine or Westmeadows?
Tullamarine has a higher average school ICSEA (Tullamarine 999 vs Westmeadows 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Tullamarine or Westmeadows?
Tullamarine has the higher transport score (Tullamarine 74/100 vs Westmeadows 62/100).
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