Overall score
Bugle Ranges
28.1/100
Meadows
52.2/100
Meadows for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bugle Ranges
28.1/100
Meadows
52.2/100
Crime rate
Bugle Ranges
18.5 / 1k
Meadows
10.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bugle Ranges
1
Meadows
51
Population
Bugle Ranges
289
Meadows
1,717
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bugle Ranges | Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.1/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.0/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.5 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 36 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Population | 289 | 1,717 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Bugle Ranges reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Meadows is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Bugle Ranges sits among greener hillside streets, while Meadows keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bugle Ranges tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Meadows stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Bugle Ranges sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Meadows.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Meadows, while Bugle Ranges remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.