Shoalhaven
South Nowra
South Nowra at a glance
Median house
$770,000
-4.3% year on year
Median unit
$267,840
Sales data pending
Days on market
36
Average to sell
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
3,165
Median age 33
About
Welcome to South Nowra.
South Nowra is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$770,000
-4.3% 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)
$398/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$770,000
-4.3% annual growth
$267,840
Sales data pending
36
Average days to sell
3,165
Median age: 33
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.16%
Based on $770,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.73%
Based on $267,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-4.3%
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 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202636 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 -4.3%/yr
2021
$959K
5-year change
-20%
2026
$770K
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
3,165
Median age
33
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Shoalhaven High School
Nowra East Public School
Nowra Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About South Nowra.
- What is the median house price in South Nowra?
- The median house price in South Nowra, NSW 2541 is $770,000. The median unit price is $267,840. Annual growth is -4.3%.
- What is the South Nowra postcode?
- South Nowra is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- South Nowra has approximately 3,165 residents. 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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