Nowra at a glance
Median house
$732,500
+4.5% year on year
Median unit
$560,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
9,956
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Nowra.
The postcode for Nowra is 2541 (NSW).
The median house price in Nowra is $732,500.
Nowra (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $732,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.5% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Nowra has roughly 9,956 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nowra 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's population at 9,956, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,956
Median age
40
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $732,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $560,000, roughly 24% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.5%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $147,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Nowra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +4.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$732,500
+4.5% over the past year. Median unit price $560,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$732,500
+4.5% annual growth
$560,000
42
Average days to sell
9,956
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.27% (median rent $320/wk against a $732,500 price tag). Units yield 2.79% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.27%
Based on $732,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.79%
Based on $560,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+4.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.5%/yr
2021
$588K
5-year change
+25%
2026
$733K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3,111
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.
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.
Local schools for Nowra
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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.
- What is the median house price in Nowra?
- The median house price in Nowra, NSW 2541 is $732,500. The median unit price is $560,000. Annual growth is +4.5%.
- What is the Nowra postcode?
- Nowra is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Nowra?
- Nowra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2541, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Nowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Nowra?
- There are 18 schools serving Nowra on this page, including Nowra Public School, Nowra East Public School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Nowra?
- Nowra 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?
- Nowra is close to Nowra Dc, Nowra East, West Nowra, South Nowra, Terara.
- What is the population of Nowra?
- The population of Nowra is approximately 9,956 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
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