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Meridan Plains sits just inland from Caloundra and mixes semi-rural acreage blocks and newer residential estates with a sizeable light industrial precinct. Streets range from tree-lined rural lanes to modern streetscapes, and creek corridors and neighbourhood parks give plenty of outdoor options. The suburb suits people who want larger yards while keeping access to beaches, shopping and health services on the coast, and its good links to major roads make commuting and commercial access straightforward.

The community of 4,589 people has a median age of 36 and a household profile largely weighted towards couple families, split almost evenly between those with and without children, alongside a notable share of one-parent households. Homes are more often owner-occupied than rented. Local facilities include Meridan State College (Prep–12), the expanded Meridan Fields Sporting Complex and a major council-planned sports precinct with ovals, clubhouses and active-transport and recreation features. Whether Meridan Plains suits you comes down to whether that semi-rural, family-focused mix fits your needs.

On the figures, housing in Meridan Plains looks stretched against what a typical local household earned at the last Census. The median house price of $1,105,000 is about 13.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes.

Renting also takes a large share of local incomes: house rents of $700 a week would take about 45.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (a large share), while unit rents of $585 a week would take about 38.3% (a sizeable share). On these figures, buying is the more stretched option compared with renting.

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

Unit rents in Meridan Plains jumped 12.5% over the past 12 months, the largest movement in the data. House values rose a solid 9.9% over the year, while house rents increased a more modest 2.2%.

For someone weighing Meridan Plains up as an investment, the value figures point to capital growth and the rent figures to rental income. Over the past year house prices climbed more than the rents those houses returned, while unit rents were the strongest performer; whether that balance fits your goals depends on your 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.