Question 1

Is Meadowbrook a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Meadowbrook sits around a health and education precinct centred on Logan Hospital and Griffith University’s Logan campus, so day-to-day life is practical and service-focused. The suburb mixes established low-set brick homes on tree-lined streets with pockets of newer townhouses and units, and commonly attracts families, hospital workers and students. Local parks, sports fields and shops are close at hand, with straightforward public transport and road links to surrounding centres, which gives Meadowbrook a steady, convenient character rather than a tourist or boutique feel.

Home to 3,069 people with a median age of 37, Meadowbrook is predominantly made up of couple families and most homes are owner-occupied (about 62.4%) while around 37.6% are rented. Ongoing hospital expansion, continued campus development and planned transport, streetscape and mixed-tenure housing projects mean there is active investment in local services and connections. Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a suburb rooted in institutions and everyday convenience.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Meadowbrook?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Meadowbrook run about $700 a week for houses and $300 a week for units. Against a typical local household income of $1,701 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, $700 a week would take about 41.2% of that income, which is a large share, while $300 a week would take about 17.6%, a modest share. On these figures, renting a house would use a large portion of a typical local household's income at the last Census, whereas renting a unit would take a much smaller share, and whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Meadowbrook a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

A strong 13.6% rise in Meadowbrook house values over the past 12 months was the stand-out movement. House rents also rose, by a solid 7.7% over the same period, so on the housing side capital growth outpaced rental income this year.

If rental income is your priority, the 7.7% increase in house rents is the figure to focus on. If capital growth matters more, the 13.6% lift in house values is the headline; whether that fits your plans depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	13.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	$300
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.7%	N/A

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