Nowra North at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
28.0k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Nowra North.
The postcode for Nowra North is 2541 (NSW).
Nowra North (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Nowra North has roughly 28,038 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 North 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 Nowra North'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
–
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.
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 Nowra North.
Local schools for Nowra North
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Government School Catchment
Havenlee School
North Nowra Public School
Illaroo Road Public School
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Frequently asked
About Nowra North.
- What is the Nowra North postcode?
- Nowra North is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Nowra North?
- Nowra North is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2541, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Nowra North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Nowra North?
- There are 17 schools serving Nowra North on this page, including Havenlee School, North Nowra Public School, Illaroo Road Public School.
- How walkable is Nowra North?
- Nowra North has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Nowra North?
- Nowra North is close to North Nowra, Bangalee, Mundamia, West Nowra, Badagarang.
- What is the population of Nowra North?
- The population of Nowra North 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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