Suburb comparison
Gladesville vs Meadowbank — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gladesville commands a $2.14M premium on median property price over Meadowbank; Meadowbank is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Meadowbank has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ryde
Gladesville
2111
Ryde
Meadowbank
2114
Choose Gladesville if...
- Gladesville leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Meadowbank if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Gladesville or Meadowbank more expensive?
- Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $685K in Meadowbank.
- Which is better for renters — Gladesville or Meadowbank?
- Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $680/wk in Meadowbank, making Meadowbank the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gladesville or Meadowbank at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Gladesville vs Meadowbank?
- Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and Meadowbank has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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