Overall score
Greenfields
40.4/100
Meadow Springs
38.2/100
Greenfields vs Meadow Springs, WA Suburb Comparison
Greenfields for retirees and investment; Meadow Springs for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GreenfieldsMeadow Springs
Crime rate
Greenfields
59.7 / 1k
Meadow Springs
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenfields
162
Meadow Springs
81
Population
Greenfields
9,869
Meadow Springs
9,160
Metric leadGreenfields 8Meadow Springs 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGreenfields
- Best for familiesMeadow Springs
- Best for investmentGreenfields
- Best for best valueMeadow Springs
- Best for best schoolsMeadow Springs
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Greenfields | Meadow Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 44 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 162 | 81 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 9,869 | 9,160 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Greenfields reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Meadow Springs is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Greenfields tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Meadow Springs stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Meadow Springs, while Greenfields 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.