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Medway

NSW 2577 • New South Wales

143
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
17.63 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-RuralCar-Dependent

About Medway

Medway is a small village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated within Wingecarribee Shire approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The locality covers around 17.6 square kilometres and had a 2021 Census population of 143 residents. It falls within the federal electorate of Whitlam and state electorate of Kiama, reflecting its position on the southern edge of the Wingecarribee Shire near the escarpment country between the Highlands and the Illawarra coast.

The Southern Highlands is known for its cool-climate character, agricultural land, and picturesque rural landscapes, and Medway shares these qualities as a quiet, private locality beyond the main Highland towns of Bowral, Moss Vale, and Mittagong. The Wingecarribee Shire is an important water catchment area for Sydney, Wollongong, and the Northern Shoalhaven. Residents enjoy the tranquillity of a true country setting, with the larger service towns of the Highlands within a short drive for schools, shopping, and medical care.

Medway falls under postcode 2577 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2577
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Kiama
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.60°, 150.41°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.63 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Moss Vale Station
18 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Bowral / Moss Vale Approx 25-30 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
Drive to Moss Vale Station (approx 18km), then intercity train to Sydney Central (approx 1h 45min)
By Car (Peak)
1h 40min - 2h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 30min - 1h 50min

🛣️ Hume Highway and Illawarra Highway provide access; Moss Vale and Bowral are the nearest service towns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural village with no local retail; all daily errands require driving to Bowral, Moss Vale, or Mittagong

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
143
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medway NSW known for? +

Medway is known as a quiet rural village in NSW's picturesque Southern Highlands within Wingecarribee Shire. It offers a peaceful country lifestyle on the southern edge of the Highlands near the escarpment country between the tablelands and the Illawarra coast.

How far is Medway from Sydney? +

Medway is approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the Hume Highway and local roads.

Does Medway have public transport? +

Medway has no local public transport services. The nearest train station is Moss Vale, approximately 18 kilometres away on the Main South Line, which connects to Sydney. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Medway NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Medway has a population of 143 residents across approximately 17.6 square kilometres, making it a very small and sparsely populated rural locality.

Is Medway a good place to live? +

Medway suits those who value privacy and tranquillity in a beautiful cool-climate Highland setting. The nearby towns of Bowral and Moss Vale provide a full range of services, and the surrounding countryside offers a serene rural lifestyle, though a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Medway NSW? +

The postcode for Medway, New South Wales is 2577.

What is the population of Medway? +

Medway had a population of 143 at the 2021 Census.