Nowra Hill, NSW 2540

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Median house price

$1,231,250

-19.8% over the past year.

Median of 16 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Nowra Hill at a glance

Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$610
Houses · units $470
Population
2,141
Median age 37

Prices: Median of 16 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Nowra Hill

Houses change hands at $1,231,250 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (16 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 78% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-19.8%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -19.8%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $246,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540)

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What to know about Nowra Hill

Nowra Hill (2540) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $1,231,250, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -19.8% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

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.

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.

Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 929 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Nowra Hill

Schools serving Nowra Hill: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Nowra Hill Public School

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Falls Creek Public School

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Shoalhaven High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.58% (median rent $610/wk against a $1,231,250 price tag). Units yield 8.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
2.58%
On the $1,231,250 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
8.91%
On the $274,320 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-19.8%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

20 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures5 (25.0%)
Sexual offences3 (15.0%)
Malicious damage to property3 (15.0%)
Assault2 (10.0%)
Disorderly conduct2 (10.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
929 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.0°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Nowra Hill

What is the median house price in Nowra Hill?
The median house price in Nowra Hill, NSW 2540 is $1,231,250 (median of 16 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -19.8%.
How much is my house worth in Nowra Hill?
A useful starting point is the Nowra Hill median house price of $1,231,250 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Nowra Hill a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Nowra Hill is 2.6%: the median weekly house rent is $610 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2540), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,231,250 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 19.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Nowra Hill is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Nowra Hill postcode?
Nowra Hill is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is Nowra Hill?
Nowra Hill is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2540.
What is the average rent in Nowra Hill?
The median weekly rent for houses is $610, for units it's $470.
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 Comberton, South Nowra, Parma, West Nowra.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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