Craigieburn vs Meadow Heights
Meadow Heights (median $670,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Craigieburn ($700,000).
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Craigieburn and Meadow Heights side by side
| Measure | Craigieburn | Meadow Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $670,000 |
| Median unit | $482,500 | $481,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 65,178 | 14,890 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 590 mm | 562 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°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
Craigieburn scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craigieburn (979) sits above Meadow Heights (956).
- For buyers
- Meadow Heights is the lower entry point at $670,000 median, 4% 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
- Craigieburn edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 956).
Craigieburn vs Meadow Heights: common questions
Is Craigieburn or Meadow Heights cheaper to buy in?
Meadow Heights has the lower median house price at $670,000, roughly 4% below Craigieburn ($700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Craigieburn or Meadow Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craigieburn scores 979 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, Craigieburn or Meadow Heights?
Craigieburn scores 8/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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