Bomaderry vs Nowra
The verdict
Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $760K in Bomaderry. Bomaderry rates higher for transport (83 vs 35). Nowra rates higher for liveability (77 vs 67). On the separate residential safety score, Bomaderry rates higher (40 vs 5/100 in Nowra).
Scores
| Bomaderry | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 50 |
| Transport | 83 | 35 |
| Education | 37 | 35 |
| Liveability | 67 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bomaderry | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,738 | 9,956 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,119 | $1,037 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.0% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.7% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bomaderry Moderate Growth · Nowra High Growth
Property
| Bomaderry | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $760K | $735K |
| Median unit price | $516K | $428K |
| House price YoY | 12.2% | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bomaderry | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 297 | 814 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 178 | 573 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 905 | 1,918 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,350 | 23,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bomaderry | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 919 |
Transport
| Bomaderry | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 35 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 970 m | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Bomaderry | 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 | 2 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 14 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 13.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.6 km | 125.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bomaderry | Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,738 | 9,956 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,927 | 10,330 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,019 | 17,444 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 0.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bomaderry or Nowra?
Bomaderry has the higher residential safety score (Bomaderry 40/100 vs Nowra 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Bomaderry or Nowra?
Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $760K.
Which has better schools, Bomaderry or Nowra?
Bomaderry has a higher average school ICSEA (Bomaderry 972 vs Nowra 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bomaderry or Nowra?
Bomaderry has the higher transport score (Bomaderry 83/100 vs Nowra 35/100).
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