Nowra vs Worrigee
Nowra (median $700,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Worrigee ($785,000). Over the past year, Nowra (+8.9%) ran 4.9 percentage points ahead of Worrigee (+4%) on house-price growth.
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Nowra and Worrigee side by side
| Measure | Nowra | Worrigee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $785,000 |
| Median unit | $560,000 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +4.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $390/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 9,956 | 5,384 |
| Median age | 40 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 910 mm | 945 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Nowra scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nowra (952) sits above Worrigee (947). Worrigee skews owner-occupied (63%), Nowra runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
- For buyers
- Nowra is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Nowra carries both higher gross yield (4.23% vs 4.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Nowra edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 947). Worrigee also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nowra vs Worrigee: common questions
Is Nowra or Worrigee cheaper to buy in?
Nowra has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 11% below Worrigee ($785,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Nowra or Worrigee?
Over the past 12 months, Nowra grew +8.9% vs +4% in Worrigee, a gap of 4.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Nowra or Worrigee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nowra scores 952 vs 947 in Worrigee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Nowra or Worrigee?
Nowra scores 34/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Nowra or Worrigee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.23% in Nowra vs 4.04% in Worrigee. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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