Medway, 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 Medway, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Medway |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.49258 |
| Longitude | 150.27805 |
| Population | 123 |
| Density | 7.0 /km² |
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Elevation | 660 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 110 km southwest |
Medway is a locality in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 123. The locality covers an area of 17.6 km², giving a population density of about 7.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 660 m above sea level. It lies approximately 110 km southwest of Sydney. Medway is located at 34.4926°S, 150.2781°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Medway rests in a fold of the land, where the Wingecarribee River, a ribbon of silver often glinting under a generous sky, meanders through pastures that slope with a quiet grace. It lies 56.6 km west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 263°T), and is situated 13.1 km west of Bowral. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant, subtle perfume that clings to the broad leaves of the gum trees lining the riverbanks. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time and the gentle hand of agriculture, cradle the scattered homesteads and paddocks, their colours shifting from the vibrant greens of spring to the muted golds of summer. The light at dusk is a painter’s dream, bleeding hues of rose and lavender across the western horizon, illuminating the tranquil expanse of Medway.
The history of Medway is woven into the very fabric of the land, a story told in the weathered timber of old farm buildings and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Once a vital hub for grazing and mixed farming, the local economy has seen a natural evolution, with a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty drawing visitors and fostering a quiet tourism sector. Many who live in Medway are descendants of the early settlers, their lives still tethered to the rhythms of the land, a deep connection evident in the easy smiles and unhurried conversations that greet a traveller. While the grander narratives of larger towns may loom large, Medway holds its own distinct character, a place where the past is a quiet companion to the present, and the future is shaped by the enduring allure of its peaceful landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Medway, 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 Medway, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Medway includes the postcode (2577), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wingecarribee Shire 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 Medway 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. |