Meadowbank
NSW 2114 · Ryde
5,089 (2021) → 5,585 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.