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Meadowbank

NSW 2114 · Ryde

5,089 (2021) → 5,585 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)

95
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,089
Population
$674K
Median unit (2025)
62
Safety score
95
Transport score

Meadowbank is a moderate growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2114, about 13km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $674K, Meadowbank is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 16km inland. Meadowbank has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.

12.6 km
To Sydney CBD
16.4 km
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
150 m
To nearest station

Demographics

5,089
Population
34
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Ryde LGA population (est. 2025)146,161
Median household income (weekly)$1,993
vs NSW median+7.7%
Bachelor degree or higher71.9%
Born in Australia37.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse57 / 2,364 / 15

Top countries of birth: China (11.65%), South Korea (7.8%), India (6.09%), Philippines (3.69%), Hong Kong (2.85%)

Top languages: Mandarin (13.22%), Korean (9.41%), Cantonese (6.45%), Hindi (2.34%), Nepali (2.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Data not available
Median house (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales
$674K+0.4%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $660 wk
Rental yield (house)1.5%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

62
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

14
Break & enter dwelling275/100k
14
Steal from dwelling275/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft79/100k
14
Domestic assault275/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault197/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 156 (all categories, latest year)3,065 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

84

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

277
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1094 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1113
  • Marsden High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1040

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1125
  • West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1126
  • Wentworth Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1076
  • Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1074
  • Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1098
  • Rivendell SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1064
  • Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1121
  • Putney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1112
  • St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1114
  • St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1125
  • Northcross Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1195
  • Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1131

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Train
7Bus
CBD commute (est.)33 min (train)
Peak train frequency84/hr
Nearest train stationMeadowbank (150 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

181 in suburbSupermarkets
566 in suburbCafes/Rest.
453 in suburbParks
354 in suburbPlaygrounds
217Pools
111 in suburbGyms
52 in suburbDog parks
140 in suburbGPs
130 in suburbPharmacies
111 in suburbChildcare
50 in suburbLibraries
16129 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRyde Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (16.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

79

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
161
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

81

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

45
Parks
2
Nature reserves
64
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
5
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

85

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
3
Museums
14
Galleries
5
Libraries
1
Arts centres
24
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

65

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.18

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate2.35%
Projected population 20415,624
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ryde

West Ryde$2.85M97transportDenistone$1.61M92transportDenistone West$2.35M70transportPutney$3.31M82transportDenistone East$2.10M81transportRyde$2.54M78transport

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Frequently asked questions about Meadowbank

Is Meadowbank safe?

Meadowbank has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,065 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Meadowbank?

In Meadowbank, the median unit price is $674K. Median weekly house rent is $800.

How far is Meadowbank from Sydney CBD?

Meadowbank is about 12.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Meadowbank?

Meadowbank has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1077 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Meadowbank?

Meadowbank has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 7 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.