Overall score
Meadow Heights
62.0/100
Roxburgh Park
66.9/100
Meadow Heights for investment; Roxburgh Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Meadow Heights
62.0/100
Roxburgh Park
66.9/100
Crime rate
Meadow Heights
66.1 / 1k
Roxburgh Park
49.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meadow Heights
169
Roxburgh Park
232
Population
Meadow Heights
14,890
Roxburgh Park
24,129
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Meadow Heights | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.1 / 1k | 49.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 56 | 39 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 75 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 232 |
| Planning activity | 74 | 35 |
| Population | 14,890 | 24,129 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Meadow Heights reads as a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks; Roxburgh Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Meadow Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Roxburgh Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Meadow Heights is stronger for parks and reserves; Roxburgh Park answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Investors may find Meadow Heights the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Roxburgh Park.