Medowie

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Medowie is a peaceful, semi-rural town in New South Wales, known for its laid-back lifestyle and natural surroundings. With its proximity to both Newcastle and Port Stephens, Medowie offers a balanced mix of modern amenities and outdoor recreation. The town is popular with families and retirees seeking a quieter pace.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
10,879
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.74°, 151.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,535
Local Cost
$1,603
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1039 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
67.0
Airport
NTL
Distance
7 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.