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Meadows SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meadows, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meadows SA is 1,717 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meadows is $917 per week ($47,684 per year). Median rent in Meadows is $343 per week ($1,486 per month). Meadows has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Meadows has a population density of 40.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meadows is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meadows is $1,645.

There were 9 recorded offences in Meadows in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Meadows Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meadows Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$917/wk

$47,684 per year

#1942 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$343/wk

$1,486 per month

#3570 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,645/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meadows Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (872) Female 49.2% (846)

Population Density

40.5

people per km²

1,717 people · 42.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,200

Family income/wk

Meadows Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meadows Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.7% 184 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.3% 332 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meadows Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

6.8%

France

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Meadows Religion

No Religion

63.8%

Not stated

9.9%

Uniting Church

7.4%

Catholic

7.3%

Anglican

5.8%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Lutheran

2.4%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meadows Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Meadows Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

24.2%

Spanish

18.2%

Australian Indigenous

15.2%

French

15.2%

German

15.2%

Greek

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Meadows Employment

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Employed full-time

45.5% 543 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 277 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 25 people

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Not in labour force

29.2% 349 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Meadows Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Postgraduate Degree

5.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Meadows Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.2%

Managers

15.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Labourers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Meadows Field of Study

Engineering

20.2%

Society & Culture

14.8%

Management & Commerce

14.1%

Health

14.1%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Education

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Information Technology

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Meadows Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meadows Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meadows Marital Status

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Married

52.9% 720

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Separated

2.1% 28

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Divorced

10.7% 145

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Widowed

2.9% 39

👤

Never married

31.5% 428

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meadows Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

34.2%

Scottish

8.3%

German

7.6%

Irish

5.7%

Other

2.8%

Dutch

1.8%

Italian

1.4%

Polish

0.7%

New Zealander

0.6%

Filipino

0.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meadows School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Government

19.5%

Pre-school

8.9%

Vocational Education

8.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Primary — Catholic

4.2%

Secondary — Catholic

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Meadows Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 114

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No need for assistance

96.4% 3,057

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Meadows Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.1% 262

—

Not a volunteer

78.9% 981

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meadows Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.0%

$300-$449/mo

3.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

5.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meadows How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.7%

Did not go to work

11.1%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Walked only

1.7%

Truck

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Other

0.5%

Bus

0.5%

Bicycle

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Meadows Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.7%

1 vehicle

20.2%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Meadows Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

40.2%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Meadows Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

39.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meadows Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,188

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meadows Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

156

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Meadows Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meadows Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

29.1%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meadows Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 31

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Never served

97.5% 1,221

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meadows Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 196

—

Did not provide

84.2% 1,046

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meadows Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

1 child

18.5%

2 children

33.4%

3 children

13.4%

4 children

3.3%

5+ children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Meadows When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Meadows Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Meadows Household Size

1 person

15.5%

2 persons

40.2%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

20.8%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meadows Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,380

Moved from SA

139

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Meadows Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.5%

Step family — no other children

9.7%

Blended family — no other children

7.0%

Other couple — children only

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meadows Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft

Fraud

Assault

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Meadows Schools

schools nearby

government

1013

avg ICSEA score

193

total students

Meadows Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 193 students

1013

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Meadows Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,964/wk

Median Rent $343/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Meadows

Your weekly income

≈ $8,511/month

Median rent $343/wk

Left after rent $1,621/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Meadows vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 2,571 Income: $920/wk Rent: $343/wk

Westbourne Park

Pop: 2,564 Income: $884/wk Rent: $305/wk

Goolwa

Pop: 2,558 Income: $493/wk Rent: $250/wk

Port Pirie West

Pop: 2,556 Income: $475/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 2,554 Income: $906/wk Rent: $333/wk

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Pop: 2,540 Income: $771/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadows

What is the population of Meadows SA?

The population of Meadows SA is 1,717 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 40.5 people per km².Meadows is ranked #3,228 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meadows?

The median personal income in Meadows SA is $917 per week, or $47,684 per year.The median household income is $1,964 per week.Family income is $2,200 per week.Meadows is ranked #1,942 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meadows?

Median rent in Meadows SA is $343 per week ($1,486 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meadows ranks #3,570 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meadows?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meadows SA is $1,645. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meadows?

The median age in Meadows SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meadows a good suburb to live in?

Meadows is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,717.The median income is $917/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40853. All dollar figures in AUD.