South Nowra at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
3,165
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about South Nowra.
The postcode for South Nowra is 2541 (NSW).
South Nowra (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
South Nowra has roughly 3,165 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Nowra scores 30/100 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 South Nowra's population at 3,165, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,165
Median age
33
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$398/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
3,165
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
384
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.
30
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 South Nowra.
Local schools for South Nowra
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Government School Catchment
Shoalhaven High School
Nowra East Public School
Nowra Public School
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Frequently asked
About South Nowra.
- What is the South Nowra postcode?
- South Nowra is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is South Nowra?
- South Nowra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2541, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in South Nowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $398.
- What schools are in South Nowra?
- There are 18 schools serving South Nowra on this page, including St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Shoalhaven High School, Nowra Christian School.
- How walkable is South Nowra?
- South Nowra has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Nowra?
- South Nowra is close to Nowra, Nowra Dc, Nowra East, West Nowra, Worrigee.
- What is the population of South Nowra?
- The population of South Nowra is approximately 3,165 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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