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Medowie

NSW 2318 • Rest of NSW

10,879
Population (2021)
$43,940
Median Income
42.54 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralSpace & AffordabilityPort Stephens RegionGrowing Community

About Medowie

Medowie occupies a semi-rural position between Newcastle and Port Stephens, about 25 kilometres north of Newcastle. This suburb of roughly 10,900 residents offers space and affordability unusual in the broader Newcastle region. The character is semi-rural - larger blocks, more trees, and a slower pace than coastal suburbs.

Families seeking space are the primary demographic - people who want room for kids, dogs, and maybe a few chickens without paying beach prices. The community has grown rapidly as Newcastle's influence expands, bringing new facilities and services. It's not for those who want urban convenience, but for those who value space and don't mind a drive, it offers genuine lifestyle value.

Medowie falls under postcode 2318 and is governed by Port Stephens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Stephens electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2318
Urban Area
Medowie
LGA / Council
Port Stephens
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Port Stephens
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.74°, 151.88°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
42.54 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Ferodale Road & Medowie Rds Medowie 2318 NSW
  • Woolworths
    39-47 Ferodale Road Medowie 2318 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Medowie by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Medowie Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Medowie" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

12 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,563
Census 2021
10,879
▲ 13.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,596
Income 2021
$43,940
▲ 16.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,605
Born Overseas 1,027

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 355
  • 2. New Zealand 101
  • 3. South Africa 58
  • 4. Scotland 35
  • 5. United States 33
  • 6. Netherlands 32
  • 7. Philippines 31
  • 8. Malaysia 28
  • 9. Thailand 26
  • 10. Germany 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,283
English 4,787
Scottish 1,180
Irish 1,057
Australian Aboriginal 729
German 464
Dutch 230
Italian 226
Maltese 121
Welsh 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,884
Both parents born in Australia
1,341
Both parents born overseas
1,349
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.4%
No Religion
43.2%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
737 (6.8%)
5-14 years
1,780 (16.4%)
15-19 years
721 (6.6%)
20-24 years
583 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,229 (11.3%)
35-44 years
1,460 (13.4%)
45-54 years
1,489 (13.7%)
55-64 years
1,317 (12.1%)
65-74 years
1,018 (9.4%)
75-84 years
478 (4.4%)
85+ years
82 (0.8%)

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