Overall score
Meredith
33.5/100
Teesdale
46.1/100
Meredith vs Teesdale, VIC suburb comparison
Teesdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MeredithTeesdale
Crime rate
Meredith
45.7 / 1k
Teesdale
7.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meredith
0
Teesdale
18
Population
Meredith
821
Teesdale
2,308
Metric leadMeredith 4Teesdale 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Meredith reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Teesdale is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Meredith is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Teesdale answers with nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Teesdale, while Meredith remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.