Nowra, NSW 2541 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nowra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2541, home to 9,956 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 143 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,956
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,037 /week
- Median personal income
- $554 /week
- Median family income
- $1,327 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Nowra Public School
- Nowra High School
- Nowra East Public School
- Illaroo Road Public School
- Shoalhaven High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 64 bus stops
- Nowra Post Office, Berry St
- Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl
- Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1
- Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 2
- North St At Graham St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 34 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 12 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), 81.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 91.7% of the 6,562 resolvable premises in 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: 91.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.3%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nowra?
Nowra (NSW 2541) had 9,956 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Nowra?
The median advertised rent in Nowra is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nowra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Nowra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nowra Public School (0.6 km), Nowra High School (0.8 km), Nowra East Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nowra?
Nowra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (91.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is 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 Nowra?
In 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 (81.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Nowra?
64 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nowra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 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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