Meadow Heights vs Roxburgh Park
Meadow Heights (median $670,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Roxburgh Park ($683,000).
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Meadow Heights and Roxburgh Park side by side
| Measure | Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $670,000 | $683,000 |
| Median unit | $481,000 | $505,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $506/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,890 | 24,129 |
| Median age | 34 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 562 mm | 590 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 (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Roxburgh Park (971) sits above Meadow Heights (956).
- For buyers
- Meadow Heights is the lower entry point at $670,000 median, 2% 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
- Roxburgh Park edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 956).
Meadow Heights vs Roxburgh Park: common questions
Is Meadow Heights or Roxburgh Park cheaper to buy in?
Meadow Heights has the lower median house price at $670,000, roughly 2% below Roxburgh Park ($683,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Meadow Heights or Roxburgh Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Roxburgh Park scores 971 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, Meadow Heights or Roxburgh Park?
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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