Overall score
Macclesfield
38.8/100
Meadows
55.9/100
Macclesfield vs Meadows, SA suburb comparison
Meadows for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MacclesfieldMeadows
Crime rate
Macclesfield
15.2 / 1k
Meadows
8.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Macclesfield
9
Meadows
50
Population
Macclesfield
1,413
Meadows
1,717
Metric leadMacclesfield 1Meadows 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Macclesfield | Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.2 / 1k | 8.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 5 |
| Walkability | 5.5/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 31 |
| Population | 1,413 | 1,717 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Macclesfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Meadows is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Macclesfield tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Meadows stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Meadows, while Macclesfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.