Attwood vs Meadow Heights
Meadow Heights (median $670,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Attwood ($739,000).
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Attwood and Meadow Heights side by side
| Measure | Attwood | Meadow Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $739,000 | $670,000 |
| Median unit | $288,000 | $481,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,309 | 14,890 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 562 mm | 562 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Meadow Heights scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Attwood (982) sits above Meadow Heights (956). Attwood skews owner-occupied (91%), Meadow Heights runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Meadow Heights is the lower entry point at $670,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Attwood edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 956).
Attwood vs Meadow Heights: common questions
Is Attwood or Meadow Heights cheaper to buy in?
Meadow Heights has the lower median house price at $670,000, roughly 9% below Attwood ($739,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Attwood or Meadow Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Attwood scores 982 vs 956 in Meadow Heights. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Attwood or Meadow Heights?
Meadow Heights scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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