Shoalhaven
West Nowra
West Nowra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,504
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about West Nowra.
West Nowra (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
West Nowra has roughly 1,504 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
West Nowra scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 West Nowra's population at 1,504, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,504
Median age
33
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
1,504
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
67
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.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in West Nowra.
Local schools for West 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 West Nowra.
- What is the West Nowra postcode?
- West Nowra is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in West Nowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in West Nowra?
- There are 18 schools serving West Nowra on this page, including Nowra Public School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Nowra East Public School.
- How walkable is West Nowra?
- West Nowra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near West Nowra?
- West Nowra is close to Nowra Dc, Nowra, Mundamia, Nowra East, South Nowra.
- What is the population of West Nowra?
- West Nowra has approximately 1,504 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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