Bomaderry vs West Nowra
The verdict
West Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $716K versus $760K in Bomaderry. Bomaderry rates higher for transport (83 vs 35). West Nowra rates higher for liveability (75 vs 67). Bomaderry is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 15.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Nowra rates higher (77 vs 40/100 in Bomaderry).
Scores
| Bomaderry | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 48 |
| Transport | 83 | 35 |
| Education | 37 | 31 |
| Liveability | 67 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bomaderry | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,738 | 1,504 |
| Median age | 45 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,119 | $1,493 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.0% | 15.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.7% | 86.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bomaderry Moderate Growth · West Nowra High Growth
Property
| Bomaderry | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $760K | $716K |
| Median unit price | $516K | $671K |
| House price YoY | 12.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bomaderry | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 297 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 178 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 905 | 598 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,350 | 3,723 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bomaderry | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bomaderry · West Nowra
Transport
| Bomaderry | West 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 | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Bomaderry | West 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 15.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.6 km | 125.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bomaderry | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,738 | 1,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,927 | 1,560 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,019 | 2,635 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bomaderry or West Nowra?
West Nowra has the higher residential safety score (Bomaderry 40/100 vs West Nowra 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Bomaderry or West Nowra?
West Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $716K versus $760K.
Which has better public transport, Bomaderry or West Nowra?
Bomaderry has the higher transport score (Bomaderry 83/100 vs West Nowra 35/100).
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