SuburbCheck

North Nowra

NSW 2541 · Shoalhaven

5,856 (2021) → 6,020 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)

45
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,856
Population
$725K
Median house (2025)
71
Safety score
35
Transport score

North Nowra is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2541, about 124km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $725K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 16km inland. North Nowra has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.

123.9 km
To Sydney CBD
15.9 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
3.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,856
Population
39
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712
Median household income (weekly)$1,411
vs NSW median-23.7%
Bachelor degree or higher27.6%
Born in Australia80.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,994 / 56 / 182

Top countries of birth: England (4.7%), New Zealand (1.4%), India (1.02%), Philippines (0.77%), Germany (0.5%)

Top languages: Gujarati (0.56%), Mandarin (0.41%), Arabic (0.36%), Urdu (0.34%), Persian ED (0.32%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$725K+15.5%
Median house (2025)
$492K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$550 / $440 wk
Rental yield (house)3.9%
Days on market (house)31 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

71
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

10
Break & enter dwelling171/100k
5
Steal from dwelling85/100k
8
Motor vehicle theft137/100k
27
Domestic assault461/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault171/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 281 (all categories, latest year)4,799 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

23

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

19
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 955 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Illaroo Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
  • North Nowra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 912
  • Havenlee SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 865

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Shoalhaven River CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 947
  • Nowra Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1093
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 990
  • Bomaderry High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 954
  • Bomaderry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 898
  • Nowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 896
  • Nowra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 953
  • Nowra East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 793
  • Cambewarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1010
  • St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1031
  • Terara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 997
  • Shoalhaven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 864

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

35
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBomaderry (Nowra) (3.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

20 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1212 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
4Pools
41 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
4911 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalShoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (2.3 km)
Nearest vet2.3 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (109.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

44

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
49
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

28

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

12
Parks
6
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

46

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
10
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

12

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.17

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

3

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.17

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.69%
Projected population 20416,969
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Shoalhaven

Bangalee$1.30M0transportBomaderry$750K83transportCambewarra Village$936K0transportCambewarra$1.28M0transportBamarangData not available0transportBolongData not available35transport

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Frequently asked questions about North Nowra

Is North Nowra safe?

North Nowra has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,799 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North Nowra?

In North Nowra, the median house price is $725K and the median unit price is $492K. Median weekly house rent is $550.

How far is North Nowra from Sydney CBD?

North Nowra is about 123.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in North Nowra?

North Nowra has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 926 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Nowra?

North Nowra has a transport score of 35/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.