Medlow Bath, NSW 2780 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Medlow Bath is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2780, home to 569 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 72 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,312 /week
- Median personal income
- $745 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $398 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,559
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Blackheath Public School
- Katoomba North Public School
- Katoomba Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 4 bus stops
- Medlow Bath Station, Railway Pde
- Medlow Bath Station, Great Western Hwy
- Medlow Bath Station, Platform 1
- Medlow Bath Station, Platform 2
- Great Western Hwy Opp Medlow Bath Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 6 restaurants
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 71.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 85.8% of the 359 resolvable premises in Medlow Bath. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 12.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 85.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 912 across postcode 2780 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 235 violent offences, 219 theft, 121 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Medlow Bath?
Medlow Bath (NSW 2780) had 569 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Medlow Bath?
The median advertised rent in Medlow Bath is $398/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Medlow Bath?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Medlow Bath covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blackheath Public School (3.9 km), Katoomba North Public School (4.1 km), Katoomba Public School (5.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Medlow Bath?
Medlow Bath is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (85.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Medlow Bath?
Across postcode 2780, 912 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (235), theft (219), property damage (121). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Medlow Bath?
In Medlow Bath, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (71.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Medlow Bath?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Medlow Bath centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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