Overall score
Meadow Springs
38.2/100
Silver Sands
33.1/100
Meadow Springs vs Silver Sands, WA Suburb Comparison
Meadow Springs for retirees and value; Silver Sands for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Meadow SpringsSilver Sands
Crime rate
Meadow Springs
59.7 / 1k
Silver Sands
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meadow Springs
81
Silver Sands
26
Population
Meadow Springs
9,160
Silver Sands
1,451
Metric leadMeadow Springs 8Silver Sands 22 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 familiesSilver Sands
- Best for beach lifestyleSilver Sands
- Best for investmentSilver Sands
- Best for best valueMeadow 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 | Meadow Springs | Silver Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.2/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.7/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 3 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 26 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 1.1% |
| Population | 9,160 | 1,451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Meadow Springs is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Silver Sands is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Silver Sands leans into coastal living, while Meadow Springs feels more inland and suburban in character.
Meadow Springs tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Silver Sands stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Meadow Springs suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Silver Sands is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.