North Nowra, NSW 2541 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Nowra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2541, home to 5,856 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 124 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,856
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,411 /week
- Median personal income
- $696 /week
- Median family income
- $1,731 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,719
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- North Nowra Public School
- Illaroo Road Public School
- Havenlee School
- Bomaderry High School
- Bomaderry Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 83 bus stops
- McMahons Rd Opp Hansons Rd
- Illaroo Rd After McMahons Rd
- McMahons Rd At Hansons Rd
- Illaroo Rd Before Mcmahons Dr
- Hansons Rd After McMahons
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 36 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 63.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 62.9% of the 2,722 resolvable premises in North Nowra. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 62.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,565 across postcode 2541 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,075 violent offences, 881 theft, 481 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Nowra?
North Nowra (NSW 2541) had 5,856 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in North Nowra?
The median advertised rent in North Nowra is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Nowra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Nowra covering government sectors. Nearest include: North Nowra Public School (0.6 km), Illaroo Road Public School (0.7 km), Havenlee School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Nowra?
North Nowra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (62.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Nowra?
Across postcode 2541, 3,565 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,075), theft (881), property damage (481). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in North Nowra?
In North Nowra, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (63.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Nowra?
83 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Nowra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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