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West Nowra suburb profile

West Nowra is a residential suburb of Nowra in the Shoalhaven, set near the Shoalhaven River and framed by parkland and bush reserves. Its streets are leafy and calm, providing a quiet suburban base with straightforward access to Nowra's town centre and regional services.

Housing is largely single-storey detached homes, from mid-century cottages to recent infill, on established blocks and some larger properties at the suburb's edge. Local facilities include neighbourhood shops, community sporting fields and schools, and the Princes Highway is the main road link for regional travel.

West Nowra property market performance

Current median dwelling price$663,750Past 3 months

Property growth+14.0%Past 12 months

West Nowra is primarily a house market: three houses were recorded in the last 3 months and their median selling time was 30 days. Neither a house nor a unit median price is published because too few properties of either type have sold here recently.

West Nowra's house rents rose a moderate 4.3% over the last 12 months to an average of $600 a week, while unit rents are recorded at $570 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
15.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
3N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
30N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$600$570
Change in rent
Past 12 months
4.3%N/A

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West Nowra demographics

West Nowra is a young community. Couples with children are the largest family group.

Couples with children make up 39.4% of families and renters account for 38.3% of homes. At the 2021 Census 1,504 people lived in West Nowra.

West Nowra and NSW
SuburbNSW
Median age
years
3339
Median household income
weekly
$1,493$1,829
Couples with children
share of families
39.4%44.7%
Couples without children
share of families
31.6%37.9%
One-parent families
share of families
26.8%15.8%
Homes owned outright
share of homes
26.4%32.6%
Homes with a mortgage
share of homes
35.3%33.6%
Homes rented
share of homes
38.3%33.7%
Source: ABS 2021 Census. Shares of homes exclude other and not-stated tenure.

Suburbs near West Nowra

Some popular suburbs near West Nowra include:

  • Nowra Hill: Semi-rural suburb with bushland, rolling hills and expansive views.
  • South Nowra: Established neighbourhood along the Shoalhaven River with leafy streets and parks.
  • Nowra: The main regional centre on the Shoalhaven River with civic facilities and a town centre.
  • Bomaderry: Historic township with a village feel and surrounding farmland.
  • North Nowra: Residential suburb with parks, tree-lined streets and family homes.

How does West Nowra compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: West Nowra’s median house price is 16.5% higher than South Nowra’s.
  • Median unit prices: West Nowra’s median unit price is 0.8% higher than Nowra’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West Nowra have grown 8.1% higher than in South Nowra.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West Nowra have grown 1.1% higher than in South Nowra.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in West Nowra are selling 37.5% faster than in South Nowra.

Choose the right real estate agents in West Nowra

In West Nowra ,17 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 50.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2% and 2.86%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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