Macclesfield vs Meadows, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Macclesfield | Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.0 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 5 |
| Walkability | 5.5/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 23 |
| Population | 1,413 | 1,717 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMeadows
- Best for familiesMeadows
- Best for investmentMeadows
- Best for best valueMeadows
- Best for best schoolsMacclesfield
Comparison summary
Macclesfield (SA) and Meadows offer different strengths across official suburb data. Meadows leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Meadows; Housing (desirability) favours Meadows; Crime rate favours Meadows. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Meadows, Families → Meadows, Investment → Meadows, Best value → Meadows.