Question 1

Is Worrigee a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Worrigee, on the outskirts of Nowra, is a low-rise residential suburb of mainly single-family homes with pockets of rural-residential land and bush reserve. It suits families and commuters who prefer a semi-rural feel while staying close to nearby shops, schools and health facilities. Street trees and easy vehicle access to the Princes Highway make local travel straightforward, regional public transport links connect to the South Coast, and local waterways, coastal beaches and national parkland are within reach for recreation.

About 5,384 people live in Worrigee; the median age is 33 and the median household income is $1,586 a week. The community is weighted toward couple families, with roughly four in five families in that category, and most homes are owner-occupied (64.6%). Planned works to support growth include a new public primary school with a co-located preschool (plans show classrooms, support rooms, a hall, library and sports facilities), an intersection upgrade to install a roundabout and sewer infrastructure; traffic and pedestrian arrangements for the new school are being investigated.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Worrigee?

Accepted Answer

On the figures, housing in Worrigee sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. A median house price of $833,500 is about 10.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (weekly household income $1,586 × 52 = $82,472), so buying a house sits well above local incomes recorded at that Census.

Renting a house at $620 a week would take about 39.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, so renting still represents a substantial outlay against those local incomes. Which of these matters most will depend on whether you plan to rent or buy and on your own household 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 Worrigee a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months house values in Worrigee climbed 11.3%, a strong rise in what a house here is worth. House rents rose 6.0% in the same period, a solid increase in the rent a house earns, and value growth outpaced rental growth — so capital growth has been the stronger performer this year. Whether that pattern suits your plans depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income.

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	$834K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	11.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	18	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	40	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$620	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.0%	N/A

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