Meadowbank (NSW)

Population growth drivers in Meadowbank are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of Meadowbank (NSW) was estimated at around 6,204 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,115 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,089 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population being 6,190 following examination of ABS data from June 2025 and an additional 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,991 persons per square kilometer, ranking Meadowbank in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 21.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney levels, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Meadowbank is expected to increase its population by 441 persons to reach 6,645 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.9% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Meadowbank was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Meadowbank recorded around 41 residential properties granted approval each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 207 homes. So far in FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $551,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $27.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Meadowbank shows approximately 69% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 90th percentile nationally for building activity. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. New building activity comprises 21.0% detached houses and 79.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Meadowbank reflects a developing area with around 75 people per approval. Future projections estimate Meadowbank will add 427 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development patterns continue, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Meadowbank has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely affecting this region. Notable projects include apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct, Kingston Quarter, Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, and Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works - Melrose Park to Wentworth Point Bridge. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Meadowbank shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Meadowbank has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of December 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.0%. This was based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 4,473 residents were in work. The unemployment rate was 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was high at 83.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 57.6% of residents worked from home. However, Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Meadowbank shows strong specialization in professional & technical work, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 5.6% versus the regional average of 8.6%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 7.0%, while labour force increased by 6.3%. This resulted in a fall in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Meadowbank. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Meadowbank's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

In AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Meadowbank had a median taxpayer income of $67,661 and an average income of $87,529. Nationally, these figures are high, with the national median being $60,817 and the national average being $83,003 for Greater Sydney respectively. As of March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $74,644 (median) and $96,562 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings at the 90th percentile nationally were $1,184 weekly. In Meadowbank, 37.1% of locals (2,301 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which aligns with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Meadowbank features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Meadowbank's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 2.3% houses and 97.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Meadowbank was at 13.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.7% and rented ones at 60.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,148, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Meadowbank was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Meadowbank's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,148 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Meadowbank features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 58.2 percent of all households, including 18.9 percent couples with children, 31.7 percent couples without children, and 6.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.8 percent, with lone person households at 37.0 percent and group households comprising 4.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Meadowbank shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Meadowbank is notably high, with 62.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This compares to national figures of 30.4% for Australia and 32.2% for New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 21.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational pathways account for 18.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 9.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in tertiary education, 4.5% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Meadowbank has 12 operational public transport stops offering a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. These stops are served by 15 different routes, facilitating 8,263 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 196 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most Meadowbank residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 60% of these commuters, while trains are used by 28%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 0.5, lower than the regional norm.

Notably, 57.6% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 1,180 trips daily, equating to approximately 688 weekly trips per individual stop.

Meadowbank's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Meadowbank's health outcomes data shows excellent results. AreaSearch's assessment found very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of Meadowbank's total population of 3,812 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (affecting 6.2% of residents) and asthma (5.1%). A total of 81.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Meadowbank has 10.4% of its population aged 65 and over (645 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

Meadowbank is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Meadowbank has a high level of cultural diversity, with 60.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 61.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Meadowbank, comprising 37.9% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Meadowbank compared to Greater Sydney, making up 8.6% versus 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.5%), Other (17.9%), and English (11.8%). The Chinese representation is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, while English is notably lower at 19.0%. Korean, Filipino, and Russian ethnicities are also overrepresented in Meadowbank compared to Greater Sydney: Korean at 8.5% versus 1.1%, Filipino at 3.9% versus 2.0%, and Russian at 0.7% versus 0.4%.

Meadowbank hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Meadowbank's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Meadowbank has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (31.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and recent data, the population of those aged 15 to 24 has increased from 8.4% to 10.0%, while the percentage of those aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 6.8% to 5.3%, and the percentage of those aged 35 to 44 has dropped from 22.2% to 21.1%. By 2041, Meadowbank's population is forecasted to experience significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 55%, adding 117 residents to reach a total of 328. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 53% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging population. Conversely, declines in population are projected for the 5-14 age cohort and the 0-4 age cohort.