Meadowbank vs West Ryde
The verdict
West Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.46M versus $2.58M in Meadowbank. Meadowbank is closer to the coast (16.4 km vs 17.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Ryde rates higher (91 vs 62/100 in Meadowbank).
Scores
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 89 | 89 |
| Liveability | 99 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,089 | 13,171 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,993 | $1,983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.9% | 61.3% |
| Born in Australia | 37.4% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Meadowbank Moderate Growth · West Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.58M | $2.46M |
| Median unit price | $686K | $746K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $825 | $825 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 79 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,810 | 3,599 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,096 | 1,120 |
See the full school list on each profile: Meadowbank · West Ryde
Transport
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 150 m | 590 m |
Liveability
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 17.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.6 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Meadowbank | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,089 | 13,171 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,585 | 14,455 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,624 | 14,555 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Meadowbank or West Ryde?
West Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Meadowbank 62/100 vs West Ryde 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Meadowbank or West Ryde?
West Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.46M versus $2.58M.
Which has better schools, Meadowbank or West Ryde?
West Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Meadowbank 1096 vs West Ryde 1120; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Meadowbank or West Ryde?
West Ryde has the higher transport score (Meadowbank 95/100 vs West Ryde 97/100).
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