Medowie, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Medowie New South Wales
Medowie Location in New South Wales
Population	10,420 (2021 census)
• Density	258.4/km2 (669/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2318
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Area	42.1 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10)
• Summer (DST)	AEDT (UTC+11)
Location	181 km (112 mi) NNE of Sydney 34 km (21 mi) N of Newcastle 16 km (10 mi) ENE of Raymond Terrace
LGA(s)	Port Stephens Council
Region	Hunter
County	Gloucester
Parish	Sutton
State electorate(s)	Port Stephens
Federal Division(s)	Paterson
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 27.9 °C 82 °F 6.4 °C 44 °F 1,125.6 mm 44.3 in
Suburbs around Medowie: Ferodale Ferodale Swan Bay Ferodale Medowie Swan Bay, Oyster Cove, Salt Ash Campvale Campvale Salt Ash

Medowie (/mɛˈdaʊ.i/ med-OW-ee) is a suburb in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Port Stephens local government area. Medowie is about 34 kilometres (21 miles) north of Newcastle. It is also close to RAAF Base Williamtown, and many people who work there live in Medowie. The Worimi people are the original traditional owners of the Port Stephens area.

Medowie's Growth and History

Medowie was once a small country town. In the 1980s, it started to grow a lot. More homes and businesses were built. This growth made Medowie a much bigger place. In 2021, about 10,420 people lived there.

Community Services in Medowie

Medowie has important services for its residents. A Rural Fire Station helps keep the community safe. This station was first started in 1946.

Schools and Learning

Medowie has several schools for young people. There are two government primary schools: Medowie Public School and Wirreanda Public School. A Christian school, Medowie Christian School, is also in town. For high school students, Catherine McAuley Catholic College opened in 2021. It is a Catholic high school for both boys and girls.

Sports and Fun Activities

Medowie offers many ways to stay active. There is a large golf course at the south end of town. Many sports clubs are also available. You can join teams for soccer, cricket, and rugby union. Other popular sports include AFL, netball, and tennis. Medowie also has a Little Athletics club for younger athletes.

How Medowie's Population Changed

The table below shows how Medowie's population has grown over the years. You can see how many people lived there during different census years.