North Nowra at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,856
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about North Nowra.
The postcode for North Nowra is 2541 (NSW).
North Nowra (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
North Nowra has roughly 5,856 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North Nowra scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Nowra's population at 5,856, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,856
Median age
39
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
5,856
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
281
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in North Nowra.
Local schools for North Nowra
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Government School Catchment
Havenlee School
North Nowra Public School
Illaroo Road Public School
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Frequently asked
About North Nowra.
- What is the North Nowra postcode?
- North Nowra is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is North Nowra?
- North Nowra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2541, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in North Nowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in North Nowra?
- There are 17 schools serving North Nowra on this page, including Havenlee School, North Nowra Public School, Illaroo Road Public School.
- How walkable is North Nowra?
- North Nowra has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near North Nowra?
- North Nowra is close to Nowra North, Bangalee, Mundamia, West Nowra, Badagarang.
- What is the population of North Nowra?
- The population of North Nowra is approximately 5,856 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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