Overall score
Madora Bay
35.2/100
Meadow Springs
38.2/100
Madora Bay vs Meadow Springs, WA Suburb Comparison
Madora Bay for beach lifestyle and value; Meadow Springs 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
61.4 / 1k
Meadow Springs
61.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Madora Bay
58
Meadow Springs
81
Population
Madora Bay
3,830
Meadow Springs
9,160
Metric leadMadora Bay 3Meadow Springs 72 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 retireesMeadow Springs
- Best for familiesMeadow Springs
- Best for beach lifestyleMadora Bay
- Best for best valueMadora 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 | 35.2/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.4 / 1k | 61.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 44 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 81 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Meadow Springs answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Madora Bay, while Meadow Springs 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.