Moving to North Nowra NSW 2541
What the official numbers say about living in North Nowra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,411 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 29% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
North Nowra grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,394 → 5,856 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Gujarati, Mandarin, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), North Nowra sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bomaderry, 2.7 km east.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 10 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 124 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 14 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 18 parks — see them all on the North Nowra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Havenlee School 400 m · North Nowra Public School 500 m · Illaroo Road Public School 900 m · Nowra Anglican College 1.8 km · St Michael's 2.3 km · Bomaderry High School 2.5 km · Bomaderry Public School 2.8 km · Nowra Public School (Infants Site) 2.9 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.9 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · IGA 2.5 km · Aldi 2.8 km · Coles 2.8 km · Nowra Farmer Market 3 km
Parks and reserves: Sharpe Reserve 400 m · Lee Park 500 m · Peak Green Reserve 500 m · Clarke Reserve 500 m · Peak Avenue Reserve 700 m · Joe Hyam Reserve 800 m · Crest Park 900 m · Philip Drive Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around North Nowra, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Australian Raven · Magpie-lark · Laughing Kookaburra · Grey Butcherbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to North Nowra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Nowra here | 5,856 | — | 4/10 | 49% |
| Bomaderry | 6,738 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| West Nowra | 1,504 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Nowra | 9,956 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| South Nowra | 3,165 | — | 5/10 | 36% |
| Worrigee | 5,384 | — | 3/10 | 42% |
| Kangaroo Valley | 856 | — | 9/10 | 44% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Shoalhaven — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2541 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full North Nowra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 29% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,394 people to 5,856. It sits about 124 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Bomaderry station is roughly 2.7 km away. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: North Nowra vs Bomaderry · North Nowra vs Nowra.
Nearby guides: Bomaderry · West Nowra · Nowra · South Nowra · Worrigee · Kangaroo Valley.
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