Medowie vs Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
The verdict
Swan Bay (Port Stephens) is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $1.00M in Medowie. Medowie rates higher for liveability (51 vs 22). Swan Bay (Port Stephens) is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 5.3 km).
Scores
MedowieSwan Bay (Port Stephens)
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 |
| Transport | 28 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 36 |
| Liveability | 51 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,879 | 310 |
| Median age | 37 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,044 | $1,156 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 21.3% |
| Born in Australia | 88.3% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Medowie Moderate Growth · Swan Bay (Port Stephens) Moderate Growth
Property
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $855K |
| Median unit price | $640K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 46 | 323 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 323 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 423 | 968 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,758 | 4,516 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Medowie · Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
Transport
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 152 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.8 km | 10.4 km |
Liveability
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 140.6 km | 147.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.0 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Medowie | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,879 | 310 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,405 | 353 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,857 | 395 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.34% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Medowie or Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?
Swan Bay (Port Stephens) is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $1.00M.
Which has better public transport, Medowie or Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?
Medowie has the higher transport score (Medowie 28/100 vs Swan Bay (Port Stephens) 0/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Medowie
vs