Overall score
Lethbridge
39.8/100
Meredith
37.9/100
Lethbridge vs Meredith, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lethbridge for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LethbridgeMeredith
Crime rate
Lethbridge
17.7 / 1k
Meredith
43.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lethbridge
2
Meredith
39
Population
Lethbridge
1,181
Meredith
821
Metric leadLethbridge 3Meredith 45 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 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 | 39.8/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.0/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 43.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 31 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| 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 regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Lethbridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Meredith keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Lethbridge pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Meredith is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lethbridge, while Meredith 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.