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North Nowra NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Nowra, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of North Nowra NSW is 5,856 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Nowra is $696 per week ($36,192 per year). Median rent in North Nowra is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). North Nowra has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. North Nowra has a population density of 572.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Nowra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Nowra is $1,719.

There were 73 recorded offences in North Nowra in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).

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North Nowra Population

residents (Census 2021)

North Nowra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$696/wk

$36,192 per year

#5566 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,719/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

North Nowra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (2,840) Female 51.4% (3,009)

Population Density

572.2

people per km²

5,856 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,731

Family income/wk

North Nowra Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Nowra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.2% 833 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.8% 732 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Nowra Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

4.8%

India

1.2%

Iran

0.6%

China

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

France

0.2%

Bangladesh

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

North Nowra Religion

No Religion

46.9%

Catholic

18.2%

Anglican

17.8%

Not stated

7.1%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Nowra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

North Nowra Languages Spoken at Home

Other

23.5%

Persian ED

14.3%

SAL Tot

13.3%

Gujarati

11.2%

Korean

10.2%

Arabic

9.2%

SAL Filipin

9.2%

Spanish

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

North Nowra Employment

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Employed full-time

32.9% 1,405 people

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Employed part-time

23.0% 981 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 95 people

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Not in labour force

42.0% 1,793 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

North Nowra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.5%

Bachelor Degree

21.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

North Nowra Occupation

Professionals

26.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.9%

Managers

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Labourers

8.0%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

North Nowra Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Engineering

18.2%

Society & Culture

16.6%

Health

13.2%

Education

9.6%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.6%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

North Nowra Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Nowra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Nowra Marital Status

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Married

44.3% 2,076

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Separated

3.4% 158

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Divorced

11.6% 541

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Widowed

6.2% 291

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Never married

34.5% 1,616

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Nowra Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

32.2%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

Other

5.3%

German

3.2%

Italian

1.5%

Dutch

1.1%

Chinese

0.9%

Filipino

0.8%

Indian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Nowra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.7%

Secondary — Government

20.2%

Vocational Education

13.5%

Pre-school

12.9%

Secondary — Catholic

5.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

North Nowra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.2% 1,020

✅

No need for assistance

90.8% 10,085

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

North Nowra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.0% 711

—

Not a volunteer

84.0% 3,730

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Nowra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.2%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Nowra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.1%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Walked only

2.0%

Bicycle

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Bus

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

North Nowra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

36.1%

2 vehicles

41.2%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

North Nowra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

10.3%

3 bedrooms

49.0%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

5.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

North Nowra Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

41.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Nowra Indigenous Population

7.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

888

Indigenous residents

10,316

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Nowra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

722

Arthritis

246

Asthma

223

Heart disease

184

Diabetes

169

Lung condition

155

Cancer

103

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

North Nowra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Nowra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

28.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — children under 15

10.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Nowra Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.8% 80

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 11

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Previously served

5.5% 245

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Never served

92.5% 4,130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Nowra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 615

—

Did not provide

86.1% 3,817

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Nowra Children Ever Born

No children

27.0%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

30.6%

3 children

20.2%

4 children

7.8%

5+ children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

North Nowra When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

132

1971–1980

102

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

133

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

North Nowra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

North Nowra Household Size

1 person

26.7%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

15.1%

4 persons

14.9%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Nowra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,727

Moved from NSW

412

Moved — same area (SA2)

253

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

North Nowra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.6%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.4%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Intact family — other children present

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Nowra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 73 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Property

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

North Nowra Schools

schools nearby

government

935

avg ICSEA score

1,326

total students

St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 537 students

994

ICSEA

Illaroo Road Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 451 students

992

ICSEA

Shoalhaven River College Independent

Secondary · 9-12 · 48 students

931

ICSEA

North Nowra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 223 students

908

ICSEA

Havenlee School Government

Combined · U · 67 students

849

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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North Nowra Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,411/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in North Nowra

Your weekly income

≈ $6,114/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,031/wk

Rent share 26.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Nowra

What is the population of North Nowra NSW?

The population of North Nowra NSW is 5,856 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 572.2 people per km².North Nowra is ranked #1,340 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Nowra?

The median personal income in North Nowra NSW is $696 per week, or $36,192 per year.The median household income is $1,411 per week.Family income is $1,731 per week.North Nowra is ranked #5,566 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Nowra?

Median rent in North Nowra NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.North Nowra ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Nowra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Nowra NSW is $1,719. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Nowra?

The median age in North Nowra NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Nowra a good suburb to live in?

North Nowra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,856.The median income is $696/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13010. All dollar figures in AUD.