Overall score
Elizabeth Town
24.2/100
Meander
31.8/100
Meander for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth Town
24.2/100
Meander
31.8/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth Town
3926.0 / 1k
Meander
3478.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Town
2
Meander
2
Population
Elizabeth Town
299
Meander
337
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 | Elizabeth Town | Meander |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.2/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.6/100 | 68.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 3926.0 / 1k | 3478.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Population | 299 | 337 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Elizabeth Town is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Meander is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Elizabeth Town pulls ahead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Meander is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Meander, while Elizabeth Town remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.