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Broadmeadows vs Meadow Heights

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BroadmeadowsMeadow Heights
Active302
Safety365
Wealth25
Value35
Parks2096
Cafés347
Transit3015
Green space5781
Active & healthy3724
Schools nearby (OSM)9441
Median rent$331/wk $346/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$670,000$700,500
House sales this quarter4744
Population12,52414,890
Full profile Broadmeadows in full Meadow Heights in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Broadmeadows safer than Meadow Heights?

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

Which is cheaper, Broadmeadows or Meadow Heights?

Broadmeadows has the lower median house price of the two ($670,000 vs $700,500).

Should I live in Broadmeadows or Meadow Heights?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Broadmeadows or Meadow Heights.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →