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

As of November 2025, the population of the Meadowbank (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 5,991 people. This reflects an increase of 902 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 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,682 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Meadowbank (NSW) (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 17.7% since the 2021 Census, exceeding the state's growth rate of 7.6%. Overseas migration contributed 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the Meadowbank (NSW) (SA2) is expected to grow by 572 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 1.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Meadowbank averaged approximately 41 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 208 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded to date. The area has seen around one person moving in for each dwelling built yearly between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $551,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $27.4 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting steady investment activity in Meadowbank. Compared to Greater Sydney, Meadowbank shows roughly 75% of the construction activity per person while ranking among the 91st percentile nationally for building activity. Recent construction comprises 21.0% detached dwellings and 79.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Interestingly, developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (2.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 70 people per dwelling approval, Meadowbank exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Meadowbank is expected to grow by 87 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Meadowbank performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Meadowbank has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% in September 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.3%, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 73.9% of Meadowbank residents were participating in the workforce, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors are professional & technical (at 1.5 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Construction is under-represented at 5.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 10.3% while labour force grew by 9.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, with a slight increase in unemployment. State-wide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) to November 25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Meadowbank's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Meadowbank suburb's income level is among Australia's highest based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Meadowbank's median taxpayer income is $67,661 with an average of $87,529, compared to Greater Sydney's $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Considering a Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes by September 2025 would be approximately $73,656 (median) and $95,284 (average). Census 2021 data shows Meadowbank's individual earnings at the 90th percentile nationally are $1,184 weekly. Income distribution reveals that 37.1% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring surrounding regions at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally. Meadowbank'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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 2.3% houses and 97.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% 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 was $2,148, below Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in the area was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Meadowbank's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents 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% of all households, including 18.9% that are couples with children, 31.7% that are couples without children, and 6.1% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 41.8%, with lone person households at 37.0% and group households comprising 4.8%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Meadowbank's residents aged 15 and above exhibit higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 62.4% of Meadowbank residents hold university qualifications, surpassing Australia's national average of 30.4% and New South Wales' average of 32.2%. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: Bachelor degrees lead at 38.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 18.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.4% and certificates 9.1%.

Educational participation is notably high in Meadowbank, 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 twelve active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. These stops are served by fifteen individual routes that collectively facilitate 8,263 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 196 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 1,180 trips per day, equating to approximately 688 weekly trips per stop.

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

Meadowbank exhibits exceptional health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is notably high at approximately 61% of the total population (3,682 people), surpassing the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.2 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 81.6%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. The proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is 9.7% (581 people), lower than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors align closely with those of 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. Hinduism, however, is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 8.6% of Meadowbank's population versus 4.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.5%), Other (17.9%), and English (11.8%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Korean at 8.5% compared to the regional average of 3.8%, Filipino at 3.9% versus 2.1%, and Russian at 0.7% against a regional average of 0.5%.

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 (32.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 8.4% to 9.7%, while the percentage of residents aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 6.8% to 5.8%. By 2041, Meadowbank's population is projected to undergo substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 55%, adding 101 residents and reaching a total of 287. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 59% of the population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.