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West Nowra, NSW 2541
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$755,000
market range $725K-$800K
Median Unit
$650,000
market range $625K-$700K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.1%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for West Nowra
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West Nowra market and investor summary
West Nowra (NSW 2541) runs a median house price of $755K, with houses yielding a gross 3.9%. House prices have moved +7.1% over the past year and +15.1% 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 3.9% 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 West Nowra: people, income and schools
West Nowra has a resident population of roughly 1,504, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 33, broadly working-age, and families account for 73% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $78,000 a year, or roughly $1,490 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 9.7 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.
There are 14 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 3 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 1,504
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $78,000/yr
- Households renting
- 38%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 14
- avg ICSEA 987
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Walk score
- 3/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in West Nowra
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What should I check before investing in West Nowra?
West Nowra has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.7% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +7.1% 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 West Nowra?
The median property price in West Nowra, NSW 2541 is $755K for houses and $650K for units.
What rental yield does West Nowra show?
The gross rental yield in West Nowra is 3.9% for houses and 4.7% 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 West Nowra?
House prices in West Nowra are up 7.1% over the past year and up 15.1% 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 West Nowra?
The current vacancy rate in West 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 West Nowra?
West Nowra has a population of approximately 1,504 residents, with a median age of 33.
What schools are near West Nowra?
There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of West 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 West Nowra affordable to buy in?
A median house in West Nowra costs about 9.7 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 West Nowra's population growing?
The population of West 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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