NOWRA
NOWRA Property Overview
Local Schools (3)
Catholic (1)
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
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About NOWRA
Nowra is located in Wollongong Region. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 9,956 with a density of 1107 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $741,000, below Sydney average; unit median $650,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Nowra High School has 3 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school St John the Evangelist Catholic High School has 20.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 30675 per 100,000, 4.62x the NSW average, a high crime area.
Demographics: Australian comprises 38.88%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (37.66%) and Aboriginal Australian (11.29%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Nowra has a house median of $741,000 and unit median of $650,000. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Nowra has a crime rate of 30675 per 100,000, which is 4.62x the NSW average (6635). High crime area, particular attention to safety required.
Government schools: Nowra High School, 2024 HSC results: 3 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, 2024 HSC results: 20 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Nowra has a population of 9,956, with Chinese comprising 1.20%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (38.88%), English (37.66%), Aust_Abor (11.29%), Irish (10.53%), Scottish (8.35%).
Nowra is approximately 171.8km from Sydney CBD, about 131 minutes by car or 214 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.