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Nowra
NSWNowra is a growing suburb in NSW with 23,716 residents.
- SA2 code
- 114011278
- State
- NSW
Population
23,716
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+6.5%
3yr: +1.9% · 10yr: +17.9%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$330/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,304/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Nowra (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +1.9%5yr: +6.5%10yr: +17.9%Total: +67.9%
Population grew from 14,125 to 23,716 over 24 years, averaging 2.2% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 6.0%Almost entirely detached houses (87.5%), mixed tenure (60% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Houses 88%
6,753 houses781 townhouses188 apartments
Tenure
Owned 30%
Mortgage 30%
Renting 40%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
376 (4.9%)
2 bed
1,051 (13.7%)
3 bed
2,983 (38.9%)
4 bed
2,685 (35.0%)
5 bed
474 (6.2%)
6+ bed
101 (1.3%)