West Nowra, NSW 2541 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Nowra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2541, home to 1,504 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 143 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,504
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,493 /week
- Median personal income
- $750 /week
- Median family income
- $1,765 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,707
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Nowra Public School
- Nowra East Public School
- Shoalhaven High School
- Nowra High School
- Illaroo Road Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops
- Filter Rd Opp Cavanagh Lane
- Cavanagh Lane At Depot Rd
- Depot Rd After Maybush Way
- Filter Rd Before Bromley Cl
- Filter Rd Opp Benney Cl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 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 99.7% of the 761 resolvable premises in West 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: 99.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 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 West Nowra?
West Nowra (NSW 2541) had 1,504 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in West Nowra?
The median advertised rent in West Nowra is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Nowra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Nowra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nowra Public School (1.8 km), Nowra East Public School (2.3 km), Shoalhaven High School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Nowra?
West Nowra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West 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 West Nowra?
In West 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 West Nowra?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Nowra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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