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 the suburb of Meadowbank (NSW) is estimated at around 5,993 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 904 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,089 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,958 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,685 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 17.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state's (7.8%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 542 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 8.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Meadowbank when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Meadowbank averaged approximately 41 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 207 homes. By Financial Year 26, 19 approvals have been recorded. This averages to around one person moving to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand dynamics. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $551,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In Financial Year 26, $27.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, Meadowbank shows about 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 91st percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises approximately 21.0% detached dwellings and 79.0% attached dwellings. With around 71 people per dwelling approval, Meadowbank exhibits growth area characteristics.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Meadowbank to grow by about 507 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, potentially supporting further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct, Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, Sydney Metro West, and The Meadowbank Bridge Upgrade. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Meadowbank ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Meadowbank has an educated workforce with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, with estimated employment growth of 5.3% in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of December 2025, Meadowbank's unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than Greater Sydney's at 4.2%.

Workforce participation is high at 80.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Home workership is significant, with 57.6% of residents working from home (Census data). Dominant employment sectors are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance, with notable concentration in the former at 1.5 times the regional average. Construction is under-represented at 5.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Meadowbank's employment increased by 5.3% while labour force grew by 4.7%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Meadowbank's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Meadowbank had one of the highest income levels in Australia according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Meadowbank was $67,661, with an average income of $87,529. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year ended 30 June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,656 (median) and $95,284 (average). According to Census data from 2021, individual earnings in Meadowbank stood out at the 90th percentile nationally, with weekly earnings of $1,184. The income profile showed that 37.1% of the population (2,223 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 19.7% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking placed 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). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Meadowbank stood at 13.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.7% and rented ones at 60.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,148, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Meadowbank was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Meadowbank's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,148 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 58.2% of all households, including 18.9% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 41.8%, with lone person households at 37.0% and group households making up 4.8%. 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 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data available. This compares to 30.4% at the national level and 32.2% in New South Wales. The majority of these qualifications are bachelor degrees (38.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 18.5%, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 9.1%.

Educational participation is also high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest figures provided. 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 twelve operational public transport stops offering a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. These stops are served by fifteen distinct routes, facilitating 8,263 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 196 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Meadowbank sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 60%, while trains account for 28%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 57.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 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 show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Approximately 61% of Meadowbank's total population (3,683 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma were the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.2 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A total of 81.6% of Meadowbank's residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 10.7% of residents aged 65 and over (641 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning 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 one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in the country, with 60.1% of its residents 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. However, Hinduism stands out as it makes up 8.6%, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Chinese at 20.5%, Other at 17.9%, and English at 11.8%. Notably, Meadowbank has a substantially higher proportion of Chinese residents compared to the regional average of 8.4%. There are also notable differences in the representation of Korean (8.5% vs 1.1%), Filipino (3.9% vs 2.0%), and Russian (0.7% vs 0.4%) ethnic groups.

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

Meadowbank's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 30.5% of Meadowbank's population, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national figure of 14.4%. The 5-14 age group is less prevalent in Meadowbank at 5.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.4% to 10.2%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 32.4% to 30.5% and the 35 to 44 group has dropped from 22.2% to 20.9%. By 2041, Meadowbank's population is projected to see significant demographic shifts. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to rise substantially, increasing by 126 people (62%) from 203 to 330. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to decline in population.