Port Stephens Council
Medowie
Medowie at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
10.9k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Medowie.
Medowie (2318) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Medowie has roughly 10,879 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.
Medowie scores 2/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Medowie's population at 10,879, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,879
Median age
37
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
10,879
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
341
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.
2
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Medowie.
Local schools for Medowie
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Government School Catchment
Wirreanda Public School
Medowie Public School
Salt Ash Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Medowie.
- What is the Medowie postcode?
- Medowie is in the 2318 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Medowie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Medowie?
- There are 5 schools serving Medowie on this page, including Wirreanda Public School, Medowie Public School, Medowie Christian School.
- How walkable is Medowie?
- Medowie has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Medowie?
- Medowie is close to Campvale, Oyster Cove, Ferodale, Salt Ash, Swan Bay.
- What is the population of Medowie?
- Medowie has approximately 10,879 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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