Meadows vs Mount Barker, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Meadows | Mount Barker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.3 / 1k | 36.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 64 |
| Walkability | 32.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 395 |
| Population | 1,717 | 18,330 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMeadows
- Best for investmentMeadows
- Best for best valueMeadows
- Best for best schoolsMount Barker
Comparison summary
Meadows and Mount Barker (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Barker (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Barker (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Meadows; Crime rate favours Meadows. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Meadows, Investment → Meadows, Best value → Meadows, Best schools → Mount Barker (SA).