Medowie
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Medowie, NSW 2318.
About Medowie
Welcome to Medowie
Medowie is a residential suburb in the Port Stephens local government area of New South Wales, sitting roughly 30 kilometres north-west of Newcastle and about 15 kilometres inland from the shores of Port Stephens. Surrounded by bushland and characterised by wide, quiet streets, it has grown steadily from a modest rural locality into one of the region's more sought-after family suburbs.
The suburb draws buyers looking for space, greenery and a genuine neighbourhood feel without paying Sydney or inner-Newcastle prices. It suits families in particular — there is a solid spread of schools, good recreational facilities and a low-density landscape where houses with decent yards are the norm rather than the exception.
Housing & architecture
Medowie's housing stock is almost entirely freestanding houses, which account for 97% of current listings, with a small smattering of vacant land for those wanting to build from scratch. The streetscape is dominated by brick and rendered homes on generous blocks, many built from the 1980s onward, with newer estates pushing out toward the suburb's leafy fringes.
The consistency of the dwelling mix means Medowie has a clear identity: this is a house suburb through and through. Buyers rarely compete for apartments or townhouses here, and the result is a neighbourhood that feels spacious and unhurried, with driveways, gardens and the occasional back-yard pool very much part of the picture.
The property market
Medowie has seen strong capital growth in recent years, with median house prices rising 19.9% to sit at $1.08 million. That trajectory reflects both the broader regional uplift across the Hunter and Port Stephens areas and growing demand from buyers priced out of coastal and inner-city markets who have come to recognise the suburb's liveability.
For investors, the median weekly rent of $730 provides a reasonable return against that price point, and the suburb's tight rental market — driven by families seeking good schools and green surrounds — has kept vacancy low. With land making up just 3% of current listings, the opportunity to buy a ready-built home remains the dominant path to ownership here.
Getting around
Medowie is primarily a car-dependent suburb, and most residents will find a vehicle essential for daily life. The suburb is serviced by a number of local bus stops along key corridors including Kindlebark Drive at Tea Tree Drive, Brush Box Avenue opposite Coolabah Road, and stops near Kindlebark Oval and Laurina Street, providing connections to surrounding areas and the broader Port Stephens and Hunter transport network.
The drive to Newcastle's CBD takes around 35 to 40 minutes under normal conditions, and Raymond Terrace — the commercial hub of Port Stephens — is a short trip to the south-east. For those commuting to Newcastle or Maitland regularly, carpooling or flexible working arrangements are common and well-suited to Medowie's community-minded culture.
Schools & families
Families are well served by a range of schooling options. Medowie Public School and Wirreanda Public School cater to primary-aged children within the suburb itself, while Medowie Christian School offers a faith-based alternative from early learning through to secondary years. For older students, Catherine McAuley Catholic College provides a Catholic secondary education, rounding out a diverse mix of public, independent and Catholic choices.
The presence of multiple schools within or close to the suburb is a significant drawcard. Parents can often walk or take a short drive to school drop-off, and the family-oriented nature of the area means there is a strong sense of community built around school events, local sport and neighbourhood life.
Parks & recreation
Green space is woven through the suburb in a way that reflects its bush setting. Kindlebark Oval serves as a central recreational hub, with open fields suited to organised sport and informal weekend play. Coolabah Reserve offers a quieter, more natural retreat, and several other unnamed reserves provide additional breathing room between residential pockets.
The surrounding bushland gives Medowie a character that many comparable suburbs simply cannot replicate. Walking tracks, birdlife and the ambient sounds of the Australian bush are part of everyday life here, and residents frequently cite the natural environment as one of the suburb's defining qualities.
Shopping & everyday amenities
Medowie's local shopping options cover the essentials with a Woolworths and Coles providing the main grocery offer, complemented by specialty traders such as Medowie Meats and a BWS for liquor. The neighbourhood centre has a practical, community-focused feel rather than a high-end retail strip, which suits most residents who value convenience over variety.
For a broader retail experience — major department stores, specialty dining or medical services — Raymond Terrace and the larger centres toward Newcastle fill the gap. Many Medowie households treat the local shops as the day-to-day anchor and schedule less frequent trips to the city for larger purchases, a rhythm that suits the suburb's relaxed pace well.
Market snapshot
Medowie property market
Median sale price
$1.10m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$725
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$781k
Median
$1.10m
Premium
$1.47m
Days on market
29
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
123
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +8.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Medowie by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Medowie, NSW 2318.
Population
10,879
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,044
median, per week
Median rent
$430
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Medowie
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Medowie
$1.03m
7 Sandalwood Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$2.05m
5 Harvest Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.24m
3 Medinah Point
Sold ~July 2026
$1.23m
9 Kapalua Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.75m
34 Ferodale Road
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
37 Tea Tree Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
28 Oakmont Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
3 Banksia Close
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Medowie
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Price map around Medowie
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Common questions
Medowie suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Medowie?
The median house price in Medowie, NSW is $1.10m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 21.2%.
How much is rent in Medowie?
The median weekly rent in Medowie is around $725 per week.
Is Medowie a good place to live?
Medowie is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Medowie is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 10,879 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Medowie?
Medowie has a population of 10,879 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Medowie?
There are 4 schools in or near Medowie, including Medowie Christian School, Medowie Public School and Wirreanda Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Medowie?
Properties in Medowie take around 29 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Medowie?
Entry-level properties in Medowie start around $781k, while premium homes reach $1.47m.
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