Overall score
Meadow Springs
50.9/100
Silver Sands
30.7/100
Meadow Springs for investment and value; Silver Sands for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Meadow Springs
50.9/100
Silver Sands
30.7/100
Crime rate
Meadow Springs
1366.6 / 1k
Silver Sands
9601.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meadow Springs
51
Silver Sands
16
Population
Meadow Springs
9,160
Silver Sands
1,451
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 Springs | Silver Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.9/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.4/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 1366.6 / 1k | 9601.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 3 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 16 |
| Population | 9,160 | 1,451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
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 and a quieter safety profile, while Silver Sands stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Meadow Springs suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Silver Sands is the stronger match for retirees and families.