NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Medlow Bath, 2780
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Medlow Bath sits up in the Blue Mountains hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because transport and access and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 47 of 306
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,559
- Employment rate
- 50.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 20 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $605
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $560
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 72
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 48
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 84.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions122
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment99
- Malicious Damage To Property120
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault70
- Steal From Retail Store91
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 978
- Medlow Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To P1/2
- Medlow Bath Station
- Medlow Bath Station, Platform 1
- Medlow Bath Station, Platform 2
- Medlow Bath Station, Railway Pde
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksGreat Western Highway, Railway Parade28 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
51 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision6-18 SOMERSET STREET MEDLOW BATH 2780Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah15 SHEILA STREET MEDLOW BATH 2780Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home49 DELMONTE AVENUE MEDLOW BATH 2780Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development159 GRAND CANYON ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure7 PORTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Under Assessment
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 EUMEMMERING STREET MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6-8 PARK STREET MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development159 GRAND CANYON ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Withdrawn
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia34-36 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Withdrawn
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 DELMONTE AVENUE MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 PORTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
April 2025
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation52-88 Great Western Highway MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Skylights, roof windows and ventilators57-63 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space42 RAILWAY PARADE MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 EUMEMMERING STREET MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure26 DELMONTE AVENUE MEDLOW BATH 2780Withdrawn
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah47-55 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 ST ALBANS ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)42 RAILWAY PARADE MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks28 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 PORTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks28 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure17 BELLEVUE CRESCENT MEDLOW BATH 2780Withdrawn
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 EGMONT ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling15 ST ALBANS ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces31-33 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
January 2023
- Other178 GRAND CANYON ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
2022· 13 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development65-73 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
November 2022
- Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces11 SHEILA STREET MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Subdivision of land26-28 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
October 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces5 BELLEVUE CRESCENT MEDLOW BATH 2780Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development56 BEAUFORT STREET MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development22-24 RUTLAND ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
September 2022
- Signage42 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees9 BLUE GUM AVENUE MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 BELLEVUE CRESCENT MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Dwelling1 DELMONTE AVENUE MEDLOW BATH 2780Withdrawn
July 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces27 ST ALBANS ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling153-157 GRAND CANYON ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
- Other178 GRAND CANYON ROAD MEDLOW BATH 2780Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
50 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ATM
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking
- Great Western Highway at Foy AvenueBus stop
- Great Western Highway opposite Medlow Bath StationBus stop
- Medlow Bath Station, Great Western HighwayBus stop
- Medlow Bath Station, Railway ParadeBus stop
- Potbelly @ MedlowCafe
1 Railway Parade
- UnitedCompressed Air
- DelmonteConference Centre
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Medlow ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Medlow Bath Railway Station groupGreat Western Highway, Medlow BathSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 29
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 31.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5092nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1614th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #346 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #684 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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