NSW · Ryde Council
Meadowbank, 2114
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Desirability score
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Meadowbank is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and transport and access lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and schools and education.
Population
- Population
- 5,089
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,993
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 346 of 2,787
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,148
- Employment rate
- 70.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 129 / 15 / 2,364
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $688
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $825
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 382
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 169
- Against the person
- 36
- Against property
- 108
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 141 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling43
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud167
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Steal From Motor Vehicle76
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,110
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Marsden High School, Rhodes St
- Meadowbank Station, Platform 1
- Meadowbank Station, Platform 2
- Meadowbank Wharf, Bowden St
- Railway Rd Opp Meadowbank Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
49 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket; Hours of operation and trading50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2114/-/DP1298502Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
January 2026
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling6 STONE STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2025· 9 proposals
October 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1 121 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21-27 MEADOW CRESCENT MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading11A BAY DRIVE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation41 25 Angas Street Meadowbank 2114Determined
July 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure102 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
April 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
January 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading11A BAY DRIVE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Subdivision102 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
September 2024
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
July 2024
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
May 2024
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
April 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)127-131 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
February 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)127-131 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
January 2024
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise60 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home13/5/DP758910 + 14/5/DP758910Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78 ADELAIDE STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
September 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop66-70 CONSTITUTION ROAD WEST MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land116/--/1273373Determined
- Signage57A CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
May 2023
- Signage; Recreational Uses; Change of use127-131 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
April 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees7 ROSS SMITH AVENUE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
March 2023
- Other146 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
February 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land10 ROSS SMITH AVENUE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Residential flat building50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
November 2022
- Signage57A CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
July 2022
- Recreational Uses102 Adelaide St MeadowbankDetermined
June 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces1A ANGAS STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
122 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Mesmer CakesBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (34)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- Bike Lockers - Meadowbank Station, Bank StBicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Meadowbank Wharf, Bay DrBicycle Parking
- Bowden St at Underdale LaneBus stop
- Bowden St opp Underdale LaneBus stop
- Meadowbank StationBus stop
- Meadowbank Station, Constitution RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Helene ParkPark
- Meadowbank ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 45.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2506th in Australia
- State rank
- 787th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #214 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #511 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 7/8 Cricketamenitiespitch
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Australia Postamenitiespost_office
- Banx SydneyamenitiesUnit Shop 1 120 Bowden Street, Meadowbankrestaurant
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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