Meadowbank (NSW)
NSWMeadowbank (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 5,089 residents.
- SAL code
- 12560
- SA2
- 126021503
- Population
- 5,089
- LGA
- Ryde
Meadowbank (NSW), NSW had 5,089 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 6.7% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 34. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,148 a month. Around 39.5% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 60.5%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 96.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?5,089
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+6.7%
3yr: +9.1% · 10yr: +12.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,993/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
34
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.4%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
1 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?6
3 long day, 3 OSHC
Parks & green space
?3
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?36
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?47
Ryde · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — West Ryde - Meadowbank (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Meadowbank (NSW) suburb alone is ~5,089 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 14,993 to 22,183 over 24 years, averaging 1.6% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
West Ryde PS55.9%
- Meadowbank PS 44.1%
Secondary
Riverside GHS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely apartments (96.8%), rental-heavy (60.5% renting), built for families (54% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
6 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 30.3% | 0.21 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 22.2% | 0.15 km² |
| MU1 | ZoneBusiness | 19.2% | 0.13 km² |
| R4 | ZoneResidential | 14.4% | 0.10 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 11.1% | 0.08 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.2% | 0.02 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.