Overall score
Greenfields
52.0/100
Meadow Springs
50.9/100
Meadow Springs for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Greenfields
52.0/100
Meadow Springs
50.9/100
Crime rate
Greenfields
1432.5 / 1k
Meadow Springs
1366.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenfields
85
Meadow Springs
51
Population
Greenfields
9,869
Meadow Springs
9,160
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 | Greenfields | Meadow Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.1/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1432.5 / 1k | 1366.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 44 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 51 |
| Population | 9,869 | 9,160 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Meadow Springs stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Greenfields generally means more approachable housing costs, while Meadow Springs leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Meadow Springs, while Greenfields remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.