NSW · Ryde Council
Meadowbank (NSW), NSW, 2114
Desirability index
#295 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Meadowbank (NSW) is a smaller suburban community in the Ryde area, home to around 5,089 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 832 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 163.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $688, houses $825), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 5,089
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,993
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 346 of 2,787
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,148
- Employment rate
- 70.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 129 / 15 / 2,364
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $688
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $825
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 382
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 832
- Against the person
- 175
- Against property
- 530
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 163.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.3%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling43
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud167
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Steal From Motor Vehicle76
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,110
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Marsden High School, Rhodes St
- Meadowbank Station, Platform 1
- Meadowbank Station, Platform 2
- Meadowbank Wharf, Bowden St
- Railway Rd Opp Meadowbank Station
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
49 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket; Hours of operation and trading50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2114/-/DP1298502Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Under Assessment
January 2026
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling6 STONE STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2025· 9 proposals
October 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1 121 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21-27 MEADOW CRESCENT MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading11A BAY DRIVE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation41 25 Angas Street Meadowbank 2114Determined
July 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure102 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
April 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
January 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading11A BAY DRIVE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Subdivision102 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
September 2024
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 RAILWAY ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
July 2024
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
May 2024
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
April 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)127-131 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
February 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)127-131 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
January 2024
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise60 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home13/5/DP758910 + 14/5/DP758910Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78 ADELAIDE STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
September 2023
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop66-70 CONSTITUTION ROAD WEST MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land116/--/1273373Determined
- Signage57A CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
May 2023
- Signage; Recreational Uses; Change of use127-131 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
April 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees7 ROSS SMITH AVENUE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
March 2023
- Other146 BOWDEN STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
February 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land10 ROSS SMITH AVENUE MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Residential flat building50 CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
November 2022
- Signage57A CONSTITUTION ROAD MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
July 2022
- Recreational Uses102 Adelaide St MeadowbankDetermined
June 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces1A ANGAS STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Determined
2021· 4 proposals
4 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 3 proposals
3 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
106 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Mesmer CakesBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (34)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- Bike Lockers - Meadowbank Station, Bank StBicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Meadowbank Wharf, Bay DrBicycle Parking
- Bowden St at Underdale LaneBus stop
- Bowden St opp Underdale LaneBus stop
- Meadowbank StationBus stop
- Meadowbank Station, Constitution RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Helene ParkPark
- Meadowbank ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 59.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #295 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Marsden High School, Rhodes Sttransport
- Meadowbank Station, Platform 1transport
- Meadowbank Station, Platform 2transport
- Meadowbank Wharf, Bowden Sttransport
- Railway Rd Opp Meadowbank Stationtransport
- childcarechildcarechildcare
- Helene Parkgovernmentpark
- Meadowbank Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning41 25 Angas Street Meadowbank 2114Lodged 04 Aug 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwellingplanning6 STONE STREET MEADOWBANK 2114Lodged 08 Jan 2026 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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