Medway, NSW 2577 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Medway is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2577, home to 143 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shellharbour local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 109 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,899 /week
- Median personal income
- $758 /week
- Median family income
- $2,041 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Berrima Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Short St At Medway Rd
- Medway Rd At Short St
- Railway Pde Before Medway Rd
- Medway Rd After Carrada St
- Medway Rd Before Carrada St
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 53.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 79.6% of the 49 resolvable premises in Medway. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 79.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 590 across postcode 2577 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 153 violent offences, 132 theft, 106 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Medway?
Medway (NSW 2577) had 143 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Medway?
The median advertised rent in Medway is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Medway?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Medway covering government sectors. Nearest include: Berrima Public School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Medway?
Medway is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (79.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Medway?
Across postcode 2577, 590 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (153), theft (132), other (106). 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 Medway?
In Medway, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (53.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Medway?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Medway centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus 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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