Nowra vs West Nowra
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The verdict
Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $694K versus $694K in West Nowra. Nowra is closer to the coast (13.0 km vs 15.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Nowra rates higher (77 vs 5/100 in Nowra).
Scores
NowraWest Nowra
| Nowra | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 48 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 35 | 31 |
| Liveability | 77 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nowra | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,956 | 1,504 |
| Median age | 40 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,037 | $1,493 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.2% | 15.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 86.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Nowra High Growth · West Nowra High Growth
Property
| Nowra | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $694K | $694K |
| Median unit price | $425K | $654K |
| House price YoY | 5.7% | 23.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nowra | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 814 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 573 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,908 | 598 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 31,248 | 4,455 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nowra | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Nowra · West Nowra
Transport
| Nowra | West 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Nowra | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 15.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 125.0 km | 125.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Nowra | West Nowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,956 | 1,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,330 | 1,560 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,444 | 2,635 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.93% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nowra or West Nowra?
West Nowra has the higher residential safety score (Nowra 5/100 vs West Nowra 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Nowra or West Nowra?
Nowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $694K versus $694K.
Which has better public transport, Nowra or West Nowra?
Nowra and West Nowra have similar transport scores.
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