Medowie, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Medowie, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
| Locality | Medowie |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Stephens Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.74073 |
| Longitude | 151.89021 |
| Population | 9,301 |
| Density | 217.2 /km² |
| Area | 42.8 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 2318 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 140 km north-northeast |
Medowie is a locality in the Port Stephens Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,301. The locality covers an area of 42.8 km², giving a population density of about 217.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 140 km north-northeast of Sydney. Medowie is located at 32.7407°S, 151.8902°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2318. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Medowie unfolds across a landscape of gentle, sandy rises, where the air carries the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the distant murmur of the coast. It lies 21.8 km north-north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 24°T), and is situated 12.0 km east of Raymond Terrace. The terrain, a tapestry of low-lying woodlands and heath, is punctuated by the occasional clearing, hinting at human endeavour against the persistent green. Here, the light often softens into a hazy gold as afternoon wears on, casting long shadows from the scribbly gums and bottlebrushes, and the quiet is broken only by the rustle of wallabies through the undergrowth or the sharp cry of a kookaburra. This is a place where the land breathes slowly, a sprawling exurban fringe that still holds the echoes of a wilder country, its character a blend of relaxed rurality and proximity to the bustling hubs of the broader region.
Historically, Medowie’s story is one of land grants and agricultural aspirations, its fertile soils gradually yielding to the demands of farming and grazing in the early days of settlement. The area’s economy, while now diversified, still retains a connection to its pastoral roots, with pockets of hobby farms and larger properties continuing to shape the visual character of the countryside. Medowie’s proximity to the significant Port Stephens harbour has always influenced its development, a gateway to maritime activities and a draw for those seeking a lifestyle balanced between the bush and the sea. Today, it serves as a vibrant residential centre, attracting families drawn to its spacious blocks and perceived peacefulness, a subtle hum of activity underpinning the prevailing calm, a quiet testament to its evolving identity as a desirable place to call home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Medowie, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Medowie, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Medowie includes the postcode (2318), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Stephens Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Medowie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |