Overall score
Medowie
63.7/100
Williamtown
53.4/100
Medowie vs Williamtown, NSW suburb comparison
Medowie for retirees and investment; Williamtown for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MedowieWilliamtown
Crime rate
Medowie
39.3 / 1k
Williamtown
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Medowie
108
Williamtown
50
Population
Medowie
10,879
Williamtown
762
Metric leadMedowie 7Williamtown 2across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMedowie
- Best for familiesWilliamtown
- Best for investmentMedowie
- Best for best valueMedowie
- Best for best schoolsMedowie
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Medowie | Williamtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.3 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 268 | 48 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 108 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 75 | 9 |
| Population | 10,879 | 762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Medowie is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Williamtown is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Medowie pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Williamtown is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Medowie sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Williamtown.
Retirees and investors may find Medowie the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Williamtown.