Nowra NSW 2541 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Nowra is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2541). The median sale price is $719k (+136% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $520/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.8%. It has a population of about 9,956 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $510,000 |
| 2022 | $662,500 |
| 2023 | $637,500 |
| 2024 | $625,000 |
| 2025 | $650,000 |
| 2026 | $718,750 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $280 |
| 2-bedroom | $440 |
| 3-bedroom | $550 |
| 4+ bed | $650 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (74% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 9,956
- Median age: 40
- Median weekly household income: $1,037
- Average household size: 2.2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 834 · 4th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 857 · 5th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Nowra
- Nowra High School · Secondary School
- Shoalhaven High School · Secondary School
- Nowra Public School · Primary School
- Nowra East Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Bomaderry (Nowra) Station (train), about 3.1 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Nowra?
The median sale price in Nowra NSW 2541 is $718,750, up 136% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Nowra?
The median weekly rent in Nowra (postcode 2541) is $520 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Nowra?
The estimated gross rental yield in Nowra is about 3.8%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Nowra?
Schools located in Nowra include Nowra High School, Shoalhaven High School, Nowra Public School, Nowra East Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Bomaderry 2541
- North Nowra 2541
- Worrigee 2540
- South Nowra 2541
- West Nowra 2541
- Nowra Hill 2540
- Bangalee 2541
- Cambewarra 2540
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.