Shoalhaven
Nowra
Nowra at a glance
Median house
$653,000
+4.5% year on year
Median unit
$267,840
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
9,956
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Nowra.
Nowra is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$653,000
+4.5% over the past year. Median unit price $267,840.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$653,000
+4.5% annual growth
$267,840
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
9,956
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.55%
Based on $653,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.82%
Based on $267,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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
$524K
5-year change
+25%
2026
$653K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
9,956
Median age
40
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Nowra.
Local schools for Nowra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nowra Public School
Nowra East Public School
Nowra High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Nowra.
- What is the median house price in Nowra?
- The median house price in Nowra, NSW 2541 is $653,000. The median unit price is $267,840. Annual growth is +4.5%.
- What is the Nowra postcode?
- Nowra is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Nowra has approximately 9,956 residents. 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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