West Nowra, NSW 2541
ShoalhavenAll suburbs in postcode 2541
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Median house price
$677,500
-3.2% over the past year.
Median of 26 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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West Nowra at a glance
- Median unit
- $267,840
- Weekly rent
- $570
- Houses · units $390
- Population
- 1,504
- Median age 33
Prices: Median of 26 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2541), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Nowra
Houses change hands at $677,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (26 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $267,840, roughly 60% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $136,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps West Nowra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2541)
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What to know about West Nowra
West Nowra (2541) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $677,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -3.2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 910 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 25/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 73%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 61%
- Renter occupied
- 38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.37% (median rent $570/wk against a $677,500 price tag). Units yield 7.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.37%
- On the $677,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 7.57%
- On the $267,840 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -3.2%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
27 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 910 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about West Nowra
- What is the median house price in West Nowra?
- The median house price in West Nowra, NSW 2541 is $677,500 (median of 26 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $267,840. Annual growth is -3.2%.
- How much is my house worth in West Nowra?
- A useful starting point is the West Nowra median house price of $677,500 (units $267,840). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is West Nowra a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in West Nowra is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $570 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2541), June 2026) against the median house price of $677,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 3.2% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether West Nowra is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the West Nowra postcode?
- West Nowra is in the 2541 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is West Nowra?
- West Nowra is a suburb in the Shoalhaven area, NSW 2541.
- What is the average rent in West Nowra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $390.
- 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, Mundamia, Nowra East, South Nowra, North Nowra.
- What is the population of West Nowra?
- The population of West Nowra is approximately 1,504 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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