West Nowra
NSW 2541 · Shoalhaven
1,504 (2021) → 1,560 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Nowra is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2541, about 126km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $694K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 15km inland. West Nowra has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.66%), New Zealand (0.93%), Philippines (0.8%), India (0.47%), Scotland (0.33%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.66%), Tagalog (0.6%), French (0.33%), Macedon (0.27%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 955 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 896
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 990
- Nowra East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 793
- St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1031
- Illaroo Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1001
- Nowra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 953
- Shoalhaven River CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 947
- North Nowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 912
- Shoalhaven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 864
- Havenlee SchoolCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 865
- Nowra Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1093
- Novo Education Space NowraSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Nowra
Is West Nowra safe?
West Nowra has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 4,455 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Nowra?
In West Nowra, the median house price is $694K and the median unit price is $654K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is West Nowra from Sydney CBD?
West Nowra is about 125.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in West Nowra?
West Nowra has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Nowra?
West Nowra has a transport score of 35/100.