7 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1654/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
5.3%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
68%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
5.6%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Meadow Springs
Full-time 25.8%Part-time 15.4%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 56.4%
Dwelling Types
Meadow Springs
House 87.6%Semi-detached 12.2%
Commute Mode
Meadow Springs
Car 87.1%Transit 4.7%Walk 0.9%WFH 7.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.6%
England
10.6%
New Zealand
4.7%
South Africa
2.4%
Philippines
2.2%
Language at Home
English only
88.8%
Mandarin
0.3%
Hindi
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Cantonese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Springs
Is Meadow Springs safe?
Meadow Springs has a safety score of 52/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: San Remo (WA) (68/100), Madora Bay (74/100), Parklands (WA) (35/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Meadow Springs?
Median weekly rent in Meadow Springs is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: San Remo (WA) ($670/wk), Madora Bay ($650/wk), Parklands (WA) ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Meadow Springs?
Meadow Springs has a school rating of 49/100 across 3 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Oakwood Primary School (Primary), Meadow Springs Primary School (Primary), Meadow Springs Education Support Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Meadow Springs from Perth CBD?
Meadow Springs is 54 minutes by car, or 82 minutes by public transport, or 70 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Meadow Springs affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Meadow Springs is $800K, up 10.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $625K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: San Remo (WA) ($970K), Madora Bay ($965K), Parklands (WA) ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/meadow-springs
Meadow Springs is a planned residential suburb on the fringe of Mandurah with a strong community sports culture: junior rugby and a well-used sports ground sit at the heart of local life. It is a working-class, family-oriented area where residents have campaigned hard for better public transport connections to Perth. Safety incidents and school zone speeding have drawn negative attention, but community spirit is evident when locals face adversity together. Property prices sit at a median of $800k and rent of $650/week, which is 22% below the Perth metro median.
Expect a 54-minute drive to the CBD (or 82 min via public transport), and most residents drive (67%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 52/100 safety score is 0 points above the metro mean of 52.
School quality is above average, with 3 schools holding a combined 49/100 rating. At a median age of 38, households here bring in $1,654/week.