Nowra Dc at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
28.0k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Nowra Dc.
The postcode for Nowra Dc is 2541 (NSW).
Nowra Dc (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Nowra Dc has roughly 28,038 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nowra Dc scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nowra Dc's population at 28,038, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
28,038
Median age
40
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
28,038
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Nowra Dc.
Local schools for Nowra Dc
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Government School Catchment
Nowra Public School
Nowra East Public School
Nowra High School
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Frequently asked
About Nowra Dc.
- What is the Nowra Dc postcode?
- Nowra Dc is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Nowra Dc?
- Nowra Dc is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2541, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Nowra Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Nowra Dc?
- There are 18 schools serving Nowra Dc on this page, including Nowra Public School, Nowra East Public School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Nowra Dc?
- Nowra Dc has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nowra Dc?
- Nowra Dc is close to Nowra, Nowra East, West Nowra, South Nowra, Terara.
- What is the population of Nowra Dc?
- The population of Nowra Dc is approximately 28,038 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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