Meadowbank, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Meadowbank NSW is 5,089 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meadowbank is $1,184 per week ($61,568 per year). Median rent in Meadowbank is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Meadowbank has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Meadowbank has a population density of 7,424 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meadowbank is China. The most common religion is No religion (40.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meadowbank is $2,148.

There were 50 recorded offences in Meadowbank in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

Population
5,089
Census 2021
Median income
$1,184/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Meadowbank vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Meadowbank is $1,184 a week, 55% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 152nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $45 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMeadowbankTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,184/wk$765/wk +55%$766/wk
Household income$1,993/wk$1,704/wk +17%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$385/wk +12%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,148/mo$1,965/mo +9%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.6%22.6% −1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Meadowbank, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Meadowbank Population

5,089 residents at the 2021 Census.

Meadowbank Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,184/wk
$61,568 per year
Ranked 458 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,148/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 1.1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Meadowbank Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,993/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 21.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Meadowbank against your income

About $8,636 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,563/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Meadowbank Schools

26
schools nearby
17
government
1101
avg ICSEA score
11,495
total students
Northcross Christian School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 374 students
1194
ICSEA
Italian Bilingual School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 111 students
1142
ICSEA
Kent Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,007 students
1133
ICSEA
Denistone East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 790 students
1127
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 420 students
1125
ICSEA
Marist College Eastwood Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 976 students
1119
ICSEA
St Charles Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 579 students
1118
ICSEA
West Ryde Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 512 students
1117
ICSEA
Ermington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 472 students
1117
ICSEA
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 373 students
1115
ICSEA
Smalls Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 494 students
1114
ICSEA
Putney Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 357 students
1114
ICSEA
Eastwood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 701 students
1108
ICSEA
Ryde Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 497 students
1096
ICSEA
Rivendell School Government
Secondary · U · 65 students
1095
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Meadowbank, with a map

Meadowbank Map

Meadowbank, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Meadowbank, New South Wales: 33.8162°S, 151.0882°E

Meadowbank Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (26)

People in Meadowbank

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (2,502) Female 50.8% (2,587)

Population Density

7,424
people per km²
5,089 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$2,531
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
11.7%
South Korea
7.8%
India
6.1%
Philippines
3.7%
Hong Kong
2.8%
Nepal
2.3%
Iran
1.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
13.2%
Korean
9.4%
Cantonese
6.4%
Hindi
2.3%
Nepali
2.2%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.8%
Spanish
1.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Chinese
24.3%
English
14.0%
Australian
13.0%
Korean
10.1%
Indian
7.1%
Irish
5.0%
Scottish
4.8%
Filipino
4.6%
Italian
2.8%
German
1.5%
Vietnamese
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.9%
Catholic
17.0%
Hinduism
8.1%
Not stated
5.6%
Buddhism
5.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.5%
Anglican
3.9%
Islam
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.6% 1,994
Separated
2.9% 129
Divorced
7.8% 347
Widowed
1.8% 80
Never married
43.0% 1,921

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
45.5%
Couple: children under 15
37.3%
Couple: no children under 15
7.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%
One parent: children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.1%
2 persons
37.4%
3 persons
16.2%
4 persons
7.5%
5 persons
1.8%
6+ persons
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Meadowbank

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,441 occupied private dwellings in Meadowbank at the 2021 Census, 59.4% were rented, 12.9% owned outright and 25.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
12.9% 315 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.9% 631 dwellings
Rented
59.4% 1,449 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
29.2%
2 bedrooms
53.6%
3 bedrooms
15.3%
4 bedrooms
1.3%
5 bedrooms
0.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
0.5%
$450-$599/mo
0.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
17.0%
1 vehicle
62.1%
2 vehicles
18.1%
3 vehicles
2.2%
4+ vehicles
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Meadowbank

Employment

Employed full-time
53.2% 2,131 people
Employed part-time
17.9% 717 people
Unemployed
4.1% 163 people
Not in labour force
24.8% 994 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
47.2%
Managers
15.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.8%
Community & Personal Service
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
3.7%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
2.5%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.7%
Did not go to work
20.7%
Train
15.7%
Walked only
3.5%
Car (passenger)
2.9%
Bus
1.1%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Truck
0.4%
Ferry
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
89.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
47.7%
Postgraduate Degree
26.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.0%
Certificate III/IV
8.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.3%
Engineering
11.9%
Society & Culture
11.7%
Information Technology
10.5%
Health
8.9%
Creative Arts
6.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.5%
Education
4.8%
Architecture & Building
3.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
32.4%
Primary: Government
24.8%
Pre-school
15.2%
Secondary: Government
11.3%
Primary: Catholic
6.9%
Secondary: Catholic
5.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.7%
Has need for assistance
2.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
319
Asthma
123
Diabetes
89
Heart disease
53
Arthritis
51
Kidney disease
32
Lung condition
32
Cancer
32
Stroke
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
7.1% 304
Did not provide
92.9% 3,984

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.2% 439
Not a volunteer
89.8% 3,855

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
0.8% 35
Never served
99.0% 4,270

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
60.6%
1 child
18.9%
2 children
15.4%
3 children
4.0%
4 children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
22
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
78
1981: 1990
235
1991: 2000
361
2001: 2010
738
2011: 2015
676
2016
177
2017
162
2018
213
2019
169
2020
66
2021
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

29.4%
moved in the last year
69.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,413
Moved from NSW
957
Moved: same area (SA2)
317
Moved from overseas
92
Moved from VIC
23
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from ACT
7
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
10.4%
30+ hours
5.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
94.0%
Step family: no other children
4.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Meadowbank Crime Statistics

50 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
20
Assault
10
Sexual Offences
6
Other Against Property
6
Traffic
4
Property Damage
2
Other Against Person
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Meadowbank

The closest suburb to Meadowbank is West Ryde, 1.2 km away.

West Ryde
1.2 km away · income $901/wk · rent $400/wk
Melrose Park (NSW)
1.3 km away · income $973/wk · rent $490/wk
Rhodes
1.5 km away · income $1,119/wk · rent $560/wk
Wentworth Point
1.7 km away · income $1,196/wk · rent $500/wk
Denistone
1.9 km away · income $970/wk · rent $600/wk
Putney
2.0 km away · income $1,085/wk · rent $700/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadowbank

What is the population of Meadowbank NSW?

The population of Meadowbank NSW is 5,089 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 7,424 people per km². Meadowbank is ranked #1,538 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meadowbank?

The median personal income in Meadowbank NSW is $1,184 per week, or $61,568 per year. The median household income is $1,993 per week. Family income is $2,531 per week. Meadowbank is ranked #458 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meadowbank?

Median rent in Meadowbank NSW is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Meadowbank ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meadowbank?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meadowbank NSW is $2,148. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meadowbank?

The median age in Meadowbank NSW is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meadowbank a good suburb to live in?

Meadowbank is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,089. The median income is $1,184/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12560. All dollar figures in AUD.