Nowra East at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
28.0k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Nowra East.
The postcode for Nowra East is 2541 (NSW).
Nowra East (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Nowra East has roughly 28,038 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nowra East scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 East'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
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Nowra East.
Local schools for Nowra East
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Government School Catchment
Nowra East Public School
Nowra Public School
Nowra High School
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Frequently asked
About Nowra East.
- What is the Nowra East postcode?
- Nowra East is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Nowra East?
- Nowra East is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2541, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Nowra East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Nowra East?
- There are 18 schools serving Nowra East on this page, including Nowra East Public School, Nowra Public School, Nowra High School.
- How walkable is Nowra East?
- Nowra East has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nowra East?
- Nowra East is close to Nowra Dc, Nowra, Terara, West Nowra, South Nowra.
- What is the population of Nowra East?
- The population of Nowra East 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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