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 $686K, Meadowbank is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 3 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2114 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1142
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1125
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1117
- Wentworth Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1062
- Wentworth Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1045
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1087
- Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1096
- Rivendell SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1095
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
- Putney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1114
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1095
- St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1118
- Northcross Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1194
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: 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 2,810 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Meadowbank?
In Meadowbank, the median unit price is $686K. Median weekly house rent is $825.
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 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1096 (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.