Overall score
Mandurah
42.2/100
Meadow Springs
38.2/100
Mandurah vs Meadow Springs, WA Suburb Comparison
Mandurah for retirees and beach lifestyle; Meadow Springs for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MandurahMeadow Springs
Crime rate
Mandurah
59.7 / 1k
Meadow Springs
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mandurah
346
Meadow Springs
81
Population
Mandurah
8,804
Meadow Springs
9,160
Metric leadMandurah 6Meadow Springs 42 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 retireesMandurah
- Best for familiesMeadow Springs
- Best for beach lifestyleMandurah
- Best for investmentMandurah
- Best for best valueMandurah
- Best for best schoolsMeadow Springs
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 | Mandurah | Meadow Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 94 | 44 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 346 | 81 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Population | 8,804 | 9,160 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mandurah is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Meadow Springs is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Where Mandurah is shaped by the coast, Meadow Springs offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Mandurah tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Meadow Springs stands out for schools and education options, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Mandurah suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Meadow Springs is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.