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Nowra NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nowra, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Nowra NSW is 9,956 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nowra is $554 per week ($28,808 per year). Median rent in Nowra is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Nowra has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Nowra has a population density of 1107.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Nowra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nowra is $1,500.
There were 764 recorded offences in Nowra in 2025-26, a rate of 77 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (264 offences).
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Nowra Population
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Nowra Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Nowra Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nowra Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nowra Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Nowra Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Nowra Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Nowra Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Nowra Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Nowra Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Nowra Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Nowra Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Nowra Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Nowra Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Nowra Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Nowra Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Nowra School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Nowra Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Nowra Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Nowra Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Nowra How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Nowra Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Nowra Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Nowra Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Nowra Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Nowra Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Nowra Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Nowra Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Nowra Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Nowra Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Nowra Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Nowra When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Nowra Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Nowra Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Nowra Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Nowra Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Nowra Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 764 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Nowra Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nowra
What is the population of Nowra NSW?
The population of Nowra NSW is 9,956 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1107.1 people per km².Nowra is ranked #649 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Nowra?
The median personal income in Nowra NSW is $554 per week, or $28,808 per year.The median household income is $1,037 per week.Family income is $1,327 per week.Nowra is ranked #7,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Nowra?
Median rent in Nowra NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 28.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Nowra ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Nowra?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nowra NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Nowra?
The median age in Nowra NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Nowra a good suburb to live in?
Nowra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 9,956.The median income is $554/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.9% 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: 13039. All dollar figures in AUD.