New South Wales location profile
Meadowbank NSW 2114
Meadowbank is a riverside suburb in Sydney’s Northern District known for modern apartment living, scenic foreshore paths and convenient transport. It appeals to young professionals and students with quick access to the CBD, Macquarie Park and Parramatta. The area blends waterfront parks with a growing dining and retail hub around Shepherds Bay.
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Why families consider Meadowbank
Predominantly high-density living with a youthful, multicultural population, a high proportion of renters and professionals. Lifestyle is convenient and active, centered on train and ferry commuting, riverside walking/cycling, and nearby employment and education precincts.
Amenities & services
- Top Ryde City Shopping Centre (Ryde)
- Shepherds Bay Village Plaza (Meadowbank)
- West Ryde Marketplace (West Ryde)
- Ryde Hospital (Eastwood/Denistone)
- Local GPs, dental clinics and allied health
- Cafes and restaurants along Bay Drive/Constitution Rd and at Top Ryde
- TAFE NSW Meadowbank campus
- Ryde Library – Top Ryde (Pope St, Ryde)
- West Ryde Library – West Ryde (near West Ryde Marketplace)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Meadowbank Station (T9 Northern Line); nearby West Ryde Station
- Ferry: Meadowbank Wharf (F3 Parramatta River service)
- Bus routes: 518, 524, 501 and other Victoria Rd/Lane Cove Rd services linking to the CBD, Macquarie University, Parramatta and Burwood
- Major roads: Victoria Road (A40), Devlin Street/Lane Cove Road (A3), Ryde Bridge connections
Lifestyle & recreation
- Riverside walk/cycle paths along Parramatta River
- Meadowbank Park sports fields and netball/tennis facilities
- Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club (nearby West Ryde)
- Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre (North Ryde)
- Dining precincts at Shepherds Bay and Top Ryde
- Reading Cinemas Top Ryde (Top Ryde City)
- Meadowbank Park
- Memorial Park (Meadowbank Wharf)
- Shepherds Bay Foreshore Reserve
- Anderson Park (nearby West Ryde)
- Kissing Point Park (nearby Putney)
Education context
Multiple long day care options including Only About Children Meadowbank, Goodstart Early Learning Meadowbank and Guardian Childcare & Education; generally good availability but peak-day waitlists can apply due to apartment growth.
- Macquarie University – Macquarie Park campus (via bus or train/Metro connection)
- University of Sydney – Camperdown/Darlington (via Victoria Rd buses)
- UTS – City campus, Haymarket/Ultimo (train to CBD or Victoria Rd buses)
- Western Sydney University – Parramatta South/Rydalmere (train/ferry/bus)
- TAFE NSW – Meadowbank campus (within suburb)