Medway at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
143
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Medway.
The postcode for Medway is 2577 (NSW).
Medway (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Medway has roughly 143 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Medway 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Medway's population at 143, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
143
Median age
47
Family households
73%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
143
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Medway.
Local schools for Medway
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Government School Catchment
Berrima Public School
Non-Government Schools
Oxley College
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Frequently asked
About Medway.
- What is the Medway postcode?
- Medway is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Medway?
- Medway is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Medway?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Medway?
- There are 2 schools serving Medway on this page, including Berrima Public School, Oxley College.
- How walkable is Medway?
- Medway has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Medway?
- Medway is close to New Berrima, Berrima, Mandemar, Belanglo, Sutton Forest.
- What is the population of Medway?
- The population of Medway is approximately 143 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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