Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Meadowbank scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Meadowbank | Melrose Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 90 | 90 |
| Safety | 58 | 50 |
| Wealth | 33 | 45 |
| Value | 72 | 62 |
| Parks | 32 | 45 |
| Cafés | 69 | 13 |
| Transit | 77 | 70 |
| Green space | 67 | 57 |
| Active & healthy | 72 | 71 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 74 | 64 |
| Median rent | $430/wk | $490/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,450,000 | $2,450,000 |
| Population | 5,089 | 2,059 |
| Full profile | Meadowbank in full | Melrose Park in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Meadowbank scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Meadowbank and Melrose Park have the same median house price.
Meadowbank scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Meadowbank or Melrose Park.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →