Medowie
NSW 2318 · Port Stephens
10,879 (2021) → 12,405 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Stephens local government area (est. 79,727 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Medowie is a moderate growth suburb in Port Stephens, NSW 2318, about 141km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.00M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 28/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Medowie has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2318 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.26%), New Zealand (0.93%), South Africa (0.53%), Scotland (0.32%), USA (0.3%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.45%), Mandarin (0.34%), Spanish (0.19%), Italian (0.18%), Hindi (0.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 979 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Medowie Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1038
- Catherine McAuley Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1019
- Medowie Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 994
- Wirreanda Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- Medowie Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Salt Ash Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 904
- Grahamstown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 912
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Medowie
Is Medowie safe?
Medowie has a residential safety score of 91/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,758 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Medowie?
In Medowie, the median house price is $1.00M and the median unit price is $640K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Medowie from Sydney CBD?
Medowie is about 140.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Medowie?
Medowie has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Medowie?
Medowie has a transport score of 28/100 and 152 bus stops.