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Meadowbrook vs Tanah Merah

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Meadowbrook scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

MeadowbrookTanah Merah
Active7441
Safety954
Wealth2439
Value2653
Parks6657
Cafés8614
Transit3124
Green space7448
Active & healthy7935
Schools nearby (OSM)1811
Median rent$385/wk $380/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$886,500$929,880
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026156186
Population3,0694,754
Full profile Meadowbrook in full Tanah Merah 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 Tanah Merah?

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

Which is cheaper, Meadowbrook or Tanah Merah?

Meadowbrook has the lower median house price of the two ($886,500 vs $929,880).

Should I live in Meadowbrook or Tanah Merah?

Meadowbrook scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Meadowbrook or Tanah Merah.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →