Nowra Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,141
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Nowra Hill.
The postcode for Nowra Hill is 2540 (NSW).
Nowra Hill (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Nowra Hill has roughly 2,141 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Nowra Hill scores 0/100 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, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nowra Hill's population at 2,141, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,141
Median age
37
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
2,141
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
47
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nowra Hill.
Local schools for Nowra Hill
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Government School Catchment
Nowra Hill Public School
Falls Creek Public School
Shoalhaven High School
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Frequently asked
About Nowra Hill.
- What is the Nowra Hill postcode?
- Nowra Hill is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Nowra Hill?
- Nowra Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Nowra Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Nowra Hill?
- There are 16 schools serving Nowra Hill on this page, including Nowra Hill Public School, Falls Creek Public School, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School.
- How walkable is Nowra Hill?
- Nowra Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nowra Hill?
- Nowra Hill is close to Hmas Albatross, Nowra Naval Po, Comberton, South Nowra, Parma.
- What is the population of Nowra Hill?
- The population of Nowra Hill is approximately 2,141 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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