Meadowbank, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Meadowbank, in the Ryde City Council local government area.
| Locality | Meadowbank |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ryde City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.81627 |
| Longitude | 151.08752 |
| Population | 4,374 |
| Density | 6339.1 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 2114 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 13 km west-northwest |
Meadowbank is a locality in the Ryde City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,374. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 6339.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km west-northwest of Sydney. Meadowbank is located at 33.8163°S, 151.0875°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2114.
Meadowbank unfolds along the gentle curves of the Parramatta River, its landscape a pleasing mosaic of leafy streets and well-tended homes. It lies 2.7 km west-south-west of Ryde, NSW (from Ryde, NSW: bearing 250°T), and is situated 12.7 km west-north-west of Sydney. The air here carries the subtle, damp scent of estuarine water, a constant reminder of the waterway that defines its western edge, its surface often a mirror reflecting the pale blue sky or the bruised colours of an approaching evening. Here, the terrain is not dramatic but possesses a quiet charm, a rolling character that invites leisurely strolls past gardens bursting with hibiscus and bougainvillea, their vibrant hues a cheerful counterpoint to the muted greens of established trees. The rhythm of Meadowbank is one of understated domesticity, a place where the pace of life seems to adjust to the languid flow of the river itself.
Historically, Meadowbank’s identity is deeply intertwined with its riverine setting and its role in the broader development of Sydney’s western suburbs. Early settlers recognised the fertile land and the potential for transportation and industry along the Parramatta River, and the area gradually evolved from more pastoral beginnings. While not a hub of heavy industry today, Meadowbank once thrived on various enterprises that leveraged its riverside access, and remnants of this industrious past can still be glimpsed in the older architecture and the layout of some of its streets. The local economy now leans more towards residential living and supporting services, but the heritage of its connection to the river remains a quiet, enduring characteristic, a subtle undercurrent in the daily life of Meadowbank.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meadowbank, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Meadowbank, in the Ryde City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Meadowbank includes the postcode (2114), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ryde City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Meadowbank is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |