Portland vs Meadow Flat.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $540,000 and $992,500. Portland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Portland (median $540,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Meadow Flat ($992,500). Over the past year, Portland (0%) ran 3.6 percentage points ahead of Meadow Flat (-3.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meadow Flat (894) sits above Portland (853).
For buyers
Portland is the lower entry point at $540,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Portland carries both higher gross yield (3.42% vs 3.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Meadow Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (894 vs 853). Meadow Flat also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Portland or Meadow Flat cheaper to buy in?
Portland has the lower median house price at $540,000, roughly 46% below Meadow Flat ($992,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Portland or Meadow Flat?
Over the past 12 months, Portland grew 0% vs -3.6% in Meadow Flat, a gap of 3.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Portland or Meadow Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meadow Flat scores 894 vs 853 in Portland. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Portland or Meadow Flat?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.42% in Portland vs 3.04% in Meadow Flat. 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
Price & Market
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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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