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Meadowbrook vs Slacks Creek

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 3.0 km apart, on the same open data. Meadowbrook scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

MeadowbrookSlacks Creek
Active7472
Safety953
Wealth247
Value2619
Parks6659
Cafés8654
Transit3150
Green space7479
Active & healthy7964
Schools nearby (OSM)1846
Median rent$385/wk $310/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$886,500$840,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026156138
Population3,06910,408
Full profile Meadowbrook in full Slacks Creek in full

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 Meadowbrook safer than Slacks Creek?

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

Which is cheaper, Meadowbrook or Slacks Creek?

Slacks Creek has the lower median house price of the two ($840,000 vs $886,500).

Should I live in Meadowbrook or Slacks Creek?

Meadowbrook scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Meadowbrook or Slacks Creek.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →