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Medway NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Medway, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Medway NSW is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Medway is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in Medway is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Medway has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Medway has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Medway is $1,863.

There were 4 recorded offences in Medway in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Medway Population

residents (Census 2021)

Medway Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$758/wk

$39,416 per year

#4358 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$375/wk

$1,625 per month

#2632 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,863/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Medway Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (68) Female 52.4% (75)

Population Density

8.1

people per km²

143 people · 17.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,041

Family income/wk

Medway Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Medway Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Medway Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Medway Religion

No Religion

43.7%

Anglican

25.4%

Catholic

13.4%

Not stated

6.3%

Buddhism

5.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Medway Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Medway Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Medway Employment

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Employed full-time

42.0% 47 people

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Employed part-time

28.6% 32 people

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Not in labour force

29.5% 33 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Medway Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

32.1%

Bachelor Degree

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Medway Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.5%

Managers

18.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.3%

Professionals

12.2%

Labourers

8.2%

Community & Personal Service

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Medway Field of Study

Engineering

21.4%

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Creative Arts

8.9%

Education

7.1%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Health

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Medway Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Medway Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

19.2%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Medway Marital Status

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Married

56.9% 66

↔️

Separated

4.3% 5

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Divorced

14.7% 17

👤

Never married

24.1% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Medway Ancestry

English

29.6%

Australian

29.1%

Irish

11.6%

Scottish

10.1%

Other

9.5%

German

3.5%

New Zealander

3.0%

Italian

2.0%

Chinese

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Medway School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.5%

Secondary — Government

34.6%

Primary — Catholic

15.4%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Medway Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.1% 6

✅

No need for assistance

97.9% 276

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Medway Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.0% 17

—

Not a volunteer

84.0% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Medway Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

60.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Medway How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.5%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Truck

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Medway Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.6%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

19.6%

4+ vehicles

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Medway Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

29.5%

4 bedrooms

31.8%

5 bedrooms

11.4%

6+ bedrooms

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Medway Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Medway Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

266

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Medway Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Medway Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$150-$299/wk

12.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Medway Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.8%

Couple — no children

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Medway Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 5

👤

Never served

95.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Medway Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

22.2% 24

—

Did not provide

77.8% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Medway Children Ever Born

No children

44.4%

2 children

47.2%

3 children

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Medway When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Medway Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.4%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

7.7%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Medway Household Size

1 person

14.5%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

21.8%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Medway Where Residents Moved From

Same address

113

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Medway Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Medway Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Medway Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,899/wk

Median Rent $375/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Medway

Your weekly income

≈ $8,229/month

Median rent $375/wk

Left after rent $1,524/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Medway vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bearbong

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $700/wk

Corinella (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $820/wk Rent: $100/wk

Currowan

Pop: 72 Income: $756/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fosters Valley

Pop: 72 Income: $706/wk

Longreach (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $819/wk Rent: $650/wk

Milroy (Gunnedah - NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medway

What is the population of Medway NSW?

The population of Medway NSW is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km².Medway is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Medway?

The median personal income in Medway NSW is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year.The median household income is $1,899 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.Medway is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Medway?

Median rent in Medway NSW is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Medway ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Medway?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Medway NSW is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Medway?

The median age in Medway NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Medway a good suburb to live in?

Medway is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 143.The median income is $758/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12565. All dollar figures in AUD.