Medlow Bath at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
569
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Medlow Bath.
The postcode for Medlow Bath is 2780 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Medlow Bath (2780) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Medlow Bath has roughly 569 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Medlow Bath scores 0/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Medlow Bath's population at 569, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
569
Median age
52
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$398/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
569
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
33
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Medlow Bath.
Local schools for Medlow Bath
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Government School Catchment
Katoomba North Public School
Katoomba Public School
Blackheath Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Medlow Bath.
- What is the Medlow Bath postcode?
- Medlow Bath is in the 2780 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Medlow Bath?
- Medlow Bath is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2780. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Medlow Bath?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $398.
- What schools are in Medlow Bath?
- There are 11 schools serving Medlow Bath on this page, including Katoomba North Public School, St Canice's Primary School, Katoomba Public School.
- How walkable is Medlow Bath?
- Medlow Bath has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Medlow Bath?
- Medlow Bath is close to Yosemite, Shipley, Katoomba, Katoomba Dc, Blackheath.
- What is the population of Medlow Bath?
- The population of Medlow Bath is approximately 569 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
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