Dallas vs Meadow Heights
Dallas (median $561,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Meadow Heights ($670,000).
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Dallas and Meadow Heights side by side
| Measure | Dallas | Meadow Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $561,000 | $670,000 |
| Median unit | $427,500 | $481,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,762 | 14,890 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 590 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
Dallas scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dallas (960) sits above Meadow Heights (956).
- For buyers
- Dallas is the lower entry point at $561,000 median, 16% 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
- Dallas edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 956).
Dallas vs Meadow Heights: common questions
Is Dallas or Meadow Heights cheaper to buy in?
Dallas has the lower median house price at $561,000, roughly 16% below Meadow Heights ($670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dallas or Meadow Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dallas scores 960 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, Dallas or Meadow Heights?
Dallas scores 20/100 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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