Question 1

Is West Nowra a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

West Nowra is a predominantly residential suburb on the western side of Nowra, with established single-storey brick and weatherboard homes alongside pockets of newer suburban development. Residents have easy access to the Shoalhaven River and nearby parkland, and schools, shops and services in central Nowra are within easy reach. The suburb sits close to the Princes Highway, making it a practical base for commuters.

The community is weighted towards couple families, who make up 71.0% of families, and the median age is 33. Home ownership is more common than renting, with owner-occupation at 61.7%. West Nowra is also the focus of an urban release area infrastructure program, including new wastewater works, road upgrades such as Yalwal Road, a state-significant waste facility approved to treat up to 130,000 tonnes per year, and a nearby hospital redevelopment that is under construction. Whether that mix suits you comes down to what you want from a regional base.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in West Nowra?

Accepted Answer

As recorded at the most recent Census, a typical local household in West Nowra earned $1,493 a week. Against that, the average house rent of $595 a week would take about 39.8% of that weekly income, and the average unit rent of $570 a week about 38.2% — both figures sit in the sizeable-share range of a household's weekly income.

If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the most relevant numbers to consider; whether they feel expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is West Nowra a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Capital growth on houses has outpaced rental growth in West Nowra over the past year. House values rose 8.6% while house rents increased 5.7%, so the price a house commands grew faster than the rent it earns over the 12-month period. Unit rents rose 3.6%.

If you're prioritising capital growth, the 8.6% rise in house values is the figure that matters; if rental income is your focus, look to the rent changes, where house rents grew more than unit rents this year. Whether that combination fits your goals depends on your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	30	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$595	$570
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.7%	3.6%

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