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Bolong vs Nowra

The verdict

Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $694K versus $1.13M in Bolong. Nowra rates higher for liveability (77 vs 22). Bolong is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 13.0 km).

Scores

BolongNowra
BolongNowra
Overall3250
Transport3535
Education3935
Liveability2277

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BolongNowra
Population949,956
Median age4640
Median household income (wk)$1,625$1,037
Bachelor degree or higher23.5%20.2%
Born in Australia87.2%75.3%
Avg household size2.62.2

Growth: Bolong Moderate Growth · Nowra High Growth

Property

BolongNowra
Median house price$1.13M$694K
Median unit priceData not available$425K
House price YoYData not available5.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$580$550
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.1%
Days on market (house)Data not available33

Median price history

Safety

BolongNowra
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100k0814
Motor vehicle theft /100k0573
Domestic assault /100k1,0641,908
Total incidents /100k (all)20,21331,248

Total incidents over time

Schools

BolongNowra
Total schools07
Government04
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available921

See the full school list on each profile: Bolong · Nowra

Transport

BolongNowra
Transport score3535
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.6 km3.1 km

Liveability

BolongNowra
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets05
Cafes & restaurants07
Parks016
PlaygroundsData not available10
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)9.7 km13.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)119.2 km125.0 km
Nearest beach (km)9.9 kmData not available
Nearest hospital (km)5.7 km1.7 km

Population & growth

BolongNowra
Population (2021)949,956
Estimated 20259710,330
Projected 204111217,444
Annual growth rate0.79%0.93%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bolong or Nowra?

Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $694K versus $1.13M.

Which has better public transport, Bolong or Nowra?

Bolong and Nowra have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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