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Nowra, NSW 2541
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$720,000
market range $675K-$750K
Median Unit
$450,000
market range $425K-$500K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.8%
market range +0.0% to +12.5%
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Nowra market and investor summary
In Nowra, NSW 2541, the median house sells for around $720K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. House prices have moved +4.8% over the past year and +17.6% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Nowra: people, income and schools
Nowra is home to around 9,956 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 61% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $54,000 a year (about $1,040 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.4 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 16 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 32 for walkability and 8 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 9,956
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $54,000/yr
- Households renting
- 46%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 16
- avg ICSEA 950
- Unemployment
- 4.7%
- Walk score
- 32/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Nowra
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What should I check before investing in Nowra?
Nowra has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +4.8% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Nowra?
The median property price in Nowra, NSW 2541 is $720K for houses and $450K for units.
What rental yield does Nowra show?
The gross rental yield in Nowra is 4.0% for houses and 4.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Nowra?
House prices in Nowra are up 4.8% over the past year and up 17.6% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Nowra?
The current vacancy rate in Nowra is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Nowra?
Nowra has a population of approximately 9,956 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near Nowra?
There are 16 schools within roughly 5km of Nowra. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Nowra affordable to buy in?
A median house in Nowra costs about 13.4 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Nowra's population growing?
The population of Nowra has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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