Meadows at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,717
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Meadows.
The postcode for Meadows is 5201 (SA).
Meadows (5201) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia.
Meadows has roughly 1,717 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Meadows scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Meadows's population at 1,717, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,717
Median age
39
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$343/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
1,717
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Meadows.
Local schools for Meadows
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Government School Catchment
Meadows Primary School
Macclesfield Primary School
Echunga Primary and Preschool
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Meadows.
- What is the Meadows postcode?
- Meadows is in the 5201 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Meadows?
- Meadows is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5201, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Meadows?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $343.
- What schools are in Meadows?
- There are 20 schools serving Meadows on this page, including Meadows Primary School, Macclesfield Primary School, Echunga Primary and Preschool.
- How walkable is Meadows?
- Meadows has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Meadows?
- Meadows is close to Green Hills Range, Prospect Hill, Bull Creek, Macclesfield, Flaxley.
- What is the population of Meadows?
- The population of Meadows is approximately 1,717 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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