The Meadows 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 The Meadows Compares
The Meadows vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | The Meadows | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,899 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,300 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 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.
The Meadows is a locality 122 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2787. It falls within the Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains region. The local government area is Oberon.
According to the 2021 Census, The Meadows has a population of 22 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,899, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 4 (18.2% of residents).
Housing in The Meadows includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,300, 3 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Meadows scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
The Meadows is part of the Blue Mountains - South statistical area in New South Wales.
The Meadows Details
| Postcode | 2787 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 22 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,899/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 16.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 63.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (18.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.6432607 |
| Longitude | 149.9222831 |
| Distance from Sydney | 122 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains |
| Area (SA3) | Blue Mountains - South |
| Local Government | Oberon |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (13.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (22.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 9 (40.9%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (13.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 5 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near The Meadows
Same Postcode (2787)
More The Meadows Data
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.