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Melrose Park Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Melrose Park Compares
Melrose Park vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Melrose Park | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,182 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $490 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 37 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2114 covers Melrose Park, an inland suburb of Sydney about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Ryde region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Ryde.
According to the 2021 Census, Melrose Park has a population of 2,059 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,182, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Melrose Park includes a median weekly rent of $490, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 745 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Melrose Park scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Melrose Park is part of the Ryde - Hunters Hill statistical area in New South Wales.
Melrose Park Details
| Postcode | 2114 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,059 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,182/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $973/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $490 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1612/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 745 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.8145781 |
| Longitude | 151.0718821 |
| Distance from Sydney | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Ryde |
| Area (SA3) | Ryde - Hunters Hill |
| Local Government | Ryde |
| Federal Electorate | Bennelong |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 395 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 259 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 627 (30.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 513 (24.9%) |
| 65+ years | 271 (13.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 108 (5.2%) |
| Arthritis | 104 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 93 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 56 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 51 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 42 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 293 (39.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 290 (39.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 119 (16.0%) |
Suburbs Near Melrose Park
Same Postcode (2114)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.