Bolong vs Nowra
The verdict
Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $1.05M 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
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 50 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 39 | 35 |
| Liveability | 22 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94 | 9,956 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $1,037 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 87.2% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bolong Moderate Growth · Nowra High Growth
Property
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $735K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $428K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 814 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,064 | 573 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,064 | 1,918 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,149 | 23,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 919 |
Transport
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 13.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.2 km | 125.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bolong | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 94 | 9,956 |
| Estimated 2025 | 97 | 10,330 |
| Projected 2041 | 112 | 17,444 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.93% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bolong or Nowra?
Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $1.05M.
Which has better public transport, Bolong or Nowra?
Bolong and Nowra have similar transport scores.
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