Overall score
Lethbridge
37.6/100
Meredith
33.5/100
Lethbridge vs Meredith, VIC suburb comparison
Lethbridge for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LethbridgeMeredith
Crime rate
Lethbridge
14.1 / 1k
Meredith
45.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lethbridge
0
Meredith
0
Population
Lethbridge
1,181
Meredith
821
Metric leadLethbridge 4Meredith 15 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLethbridge
- Best for familiesLethbridge
- Best for investmentLethbridge
- Best for best valueLethbridge
- Best for best schoolsLethbridge
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 | Lethbridge | Meredith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.9/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.1 / 1k | 45.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 31 |
| Population | 1,181 | 821 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lethbridge is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Meredith is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Lethbridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Meredith keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Lethbridge pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Meredith is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lethbridge, while Meredith remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.