Overall score
Madora Bay
44.3/100
Meadow Springs
50.9/100
Madora Bay vs Meadow Springs, WA suburb comparison
Madora Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Madora BayMeadow Springs
Crime rate
Madora Bay
3302.6 / 1k
Meadow Springs
1366.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Madora Bay
24
Meadow Springs
51
Population
Madora Bay
3,830
Meadow Springs
9,160
Metric leadMadora Bay 4Meadow Springs 6across 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 retireesMadora Bay
- Best for familiesMadora Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleMadora Bay
- Best for investmentMadora Bay
- Best for best valueMadora Bay
- Best for best schoolsMadora Bay
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 | Madora Bay | Meadow Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 3302.6 / 1k | 1366.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 44 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 51 |
| Population | 3,830 | 9,160 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Madora Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Meadow Springs is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Madora Bay leans into coastal living, while Meadow Springs feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Madora Bay is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Meadow Springs answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Madora Bay, while Meadow Springs remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.