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Bethania vs Meadowbrook

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.7 km apart, on the same open data. Bethania scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

BethaniaMeadowbrook
Active3974
Safety209
Wealth224
Value026
Parks3166
Cafés6486
Transit4031
Green space2274
Active & healthy4879
Schools nearby (OSM)3418
Median rent$340/wk $385/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$880,000$886,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026198156
Population6,3333,069
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Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bethania safer than Meadowbrook?

Bethania scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bethania or Meadowbrook?

Bethania has the lower median house price of the two ($880,000 vs $886,500).

Should I live in Bethania or Meadowbrook?

Bethania scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bethania or Meadowbrook.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →