Meadowbank vs Rhodes.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,467,500 and $4,650,000. Meadowbank edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Meadowbank (median $2,467,500) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Rhodes ($4,650,000).
Rhodes scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meadowbank (1095) sits above Rhodes (1094).
For buyers
Meadowbank is the lower entry point at $2,467,500 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Meadowbank offers the higher gross rental yield (1.79% vs 1.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Meadowbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1094).
Common questions
Is Meadowbank or Rhodes cheaper to buy in?
Meadowbank has the lower median house price at $2,467,500, roughly 47% below Rhodes ($4,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Meadowbank or Rhodes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meadowbank scores 1095 vs 1094 in Rhodes. 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, Meadowbank or Rhodes?
Rhodes scores 100/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Meadowbank or Rhodes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.79% in Meadowbank vs 1.12% in Rhodes. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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