Real Estate Nowra NSW 2541

Real Estate Market: Is Nowra NSW 2541 a Good Suburb to Buy Into?

Housing Market in Nowra

Key Nowra Metrics & Forecast to 2028

Sources: Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All houses	$557	Bottom 44%	159% to Dec 2025
Smart median sale price: All houses	Premium	Premium	Premium

Housing Supply in Nowra

Nowra Real Estate Investor Report

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The higher the supply score the more supply is on the market, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, PLANNING ALERTS, BASIX and Microburbs, 2002 - 2031

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Development applications	116	Top 17%	84% to Jun 2025
Developments	1.4	Bottom 36%	Data for Jul 2023
Housing Stock Quality Indicator	50.2	Top 14%	Data for May 2023
Total new residential buildings value (SA2)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: units	Premium	Premium	Premium
New Dwellings	43	Top 13%	33% to Dec 2020
Number of Subdivisions	9 lots	Top 40%	80% to Feb 2023
Volume of houses sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Volume of units sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Proportion of subdividable properties	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stock on Market	13	Top 7%	44% to Dec 2025

Housing Stock Quality in Nowra

The higher the score, the higher the quality of the houses and units.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, BASIX and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Houses	81.4%	Bottom 13%	7% to Jan 2021
Average bedrooms - all homes	2.2	Bottom 26%	Data for Jan 2021
NBN connection: fibreoptic cable to node	8.9%	Top 16%	Data for Jun 2023
Median land to asset ratio	Premium	Premium	Premium

Development Restrictions in Nowra

Nowra Zoning Map

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The higher the score, the more easily density can be increased.
Sources: GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, ABS and Microburbs, 2011 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Total area	9.6 sq km	Top 47%	Data for Jan 2021
Environmental conservation area proportion	0.1%	Top 32%	Data for Jun 2023
Heritage sites	96	Top 1%	Data for Jun 2023
Residential density	628 sqm per resident	Bottom 35%	Data for Jan 2021

Risk in Nowra

Nowra Risk Report

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The higher the score, the more exposed households are to financial stress.
Sources: ABS, Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
% Owner Occupied	74.5%	Bottom 9%	4% to May 2023
% Rentals	25.5%	Top 10%	14% to May 2023
Housing Affordability Index	43	Top 23%	Data for Jun 2023
Median monthly mortgage	$1,670	Bottom 36%	27% to May 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Houses)	77	Bottom 39%	Data for Jun 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Units)	72	Bottom 26%	Data for Jun 2023
Mortgage as a percent of income	33.3%	Top 10%	10% to Jan 2021
Mortgaged Dwellings	24.4%	Bottom 13%	10% to May 2023

Housing Demand in Nowra

The higher the score, the more demand their is for housing in the area, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, TORREN, Property Listings and Microburbs, 1975 - 2030

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Future Population (SA2)	36000	Top 1%	155% to Dec 2041
Historical Population (SA3)	110000	Top 22%	27% to Dec 2023
Historical population growth	Premium	Premium	Premium
Population (LGA)	116000	Top 15%	33% to Dec 2030
Population Projection (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Auction clearance rate	Premium	Premium	Premium
Proportion of distressed listings	Premium	Premium	Premium
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Unit Market in Nowra

Nowra Unit Investor Report

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Sources: Property Listings and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Units (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All units	$420	Bottom 42%	147% to Dec 2025
Smart median sale price: All units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Unit to house ratio	63.7%	Bottom 44%	28% to Dec 2025

Accommodation Options (29)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Holiday Haven Tourist Parks
Archer Hotel	Cnr Princes Highway and Kalandar St
George Bass Motor Inn	65 Bridge Rd
Quest Nowra	130 Kinghorne St
Shoalhaven City Council - Economic Development Office	42 Bridge Rd

Realtors (14)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Absolutely All Antiques & Old Wares	50 West St
Austin Darren	Suite 1 First Floor 57 Junction St
Harcourts Russell Hall	62 North St
Integrity Real Estate	90 Worrigee St
Invoka Pty Ltd	55 Berry St

Planning Applications: Dwellings (51)

Headline	Place	Date
Change of use of existing dwelling to a group home (permanent) - Shoalhaven City Council DA25/2314	197 Kinghorne St, Nowra, NSW	01 Nov 2025
Strata subdivision of multi dwelling development (6 lots) - Shoalhaven City Council DA25/2213	102 Kalandar St, Nowra, NSW	09 Oct 2025
Demolition of existing outbuildings, retention of existing dwelling and construction of two dwellings to form part of a multi unit dwelling development - Shoalhaven City Council DA25/2139	41 West St, Nowra, NSW	24 Sep 2025
Alterations and additions to dwelling house including detached habitable rooms and a swimming pool - Shoalhaven City Council DA25/2049	28 Plunkett St, Nowra, NSW	30 Aug 2025
Two lot Torrens title subdivision and construction of a dual occupancy (attached) - Shoalhaven City Council DA25/1736	96 Wallace St, Nowra, NSW	10 Jul 2025

Planning Applications: Other (49)

Headline	Place	Date
Alterations and additions to existing service station to include a self service car wash and vaccum station - Shoalhaven City Council DA25/2006	112 Kalandar St, Nowra, NSW	30 Aug 2025
Change of use to retail and specialty super market - Shoalhaven City Council DA25/2019	15 Kinghorne St, Nowra, NSW	28 Aug 2025
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - hotel - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001441912	Kinghorne & North Sts, Nowra NSW 2541	21 Aug 2025
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001439519	150-152 Kinghorne St, Nowra NSW 2541	08 Aug 2025
Change liquor licence condition - by licensee - hotel - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority 1-9536964012	Kinghorne & North Sts, Nowra NSW 2541	26 Jul 2025

LGA Details (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Local government area	Shoalhaven

Median Unit Sale Prices by Street (13)

Date	Median sale value	Street
05 Dec 2025	$1,739,000	Berry St
05 Dec 2025	$1,445,000	Bridge Rd
05 Dec 2025	$463,400	Campbell Pl
05 Dec 2025	$445,400	Ferry Ln
05 Dec 2025	$493,500	Hawthorn Ave

Median House Rental Prices by Street (54)

Street	Date	Median rent (per week)
Ferry Ln	05 Dec 2025	$488
Douglas St	05 Dec 2025	$472
Dudley Ave	05 Dec 2025	$572
East St	05 Dec 2025	$483
Elder Cr	05 Dec 2025	$567

Median House Sale Prices by Street (38)

Street	Date	Median sale value
Adele Cl	05 Dec 2025	$976,200
Amalfi Cr	05 Dec 2025	$556,800
Berry St	05 Dec 2025	$766,200
Bunderra Dr	05 Dec 2025	$695,400
Burradoo Cr	05 Dec 2025	$862,200

Turnover Rate by Street (100)

Turnover rate	Street	Turnover Label	Turnover Years	Year
85.0%	Kinghorne St	high turnover	Every 11.8 years (high turnover)	2025
52.9%	Dudley Ave	quite tightly held	Every 18.9 years (quite tightly held)	2025
80.0%	Ryan Ave	average turnover	Every 12.5 years (average turnover)	2025
113.0%	Young Ave	very high turnover	Every 8.8 years (very high turnover)	2025
50.0%	Grant St	very tightly held	Every 20.0 years (very tightly held)	2025

Percent of Renters by Street (100)

Percent of Renters	Street
90.5%	Bataan St
64.2%	Anzac St
0.0%	Arilla St
47.6%	Arinya Cl
0.0%	Arunta Cl

Businesses (89)

Name	Address
MIEngineers	49 Berry St, Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
Westlake Punnett	61 Bridge Rd, Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
Hunts Fencing	124 Greenwell Point Rd, Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
Hotondo Homes - Endeavour Estate Display Home	2 Adele Cl, Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
Hantis Electrical Solutions

Recently Sold Houses (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
2a Leatham Ave	Price Withheld	3.0	2.0	3.0	05 Dec 2025	On Market
4 Reiby Pl	$610,000	4.0	1.0	1.0	04 Dec 2025	On Market
147 Berry St	$650,000	3.0	1.0	2.0	02 Dec 2025	On Market
147 Berry St	Price Withheld	3.0	1.0	2.0	02 Dec 2025	On Market
177 Mckay St	$595,000	3.0	1.0	2.0	02 Dec 2025	On Market

Recent Rental Unit Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
Unit 3, 8 Campbell Pl	$420	2.0	1.0	1.0	03 Dec 2025
Unit 3, 8 Campbell Pl	$420	2.0	1.0	1.0	03 Dec 2025
Unit 5, 4 Shorland Pl	$370	2.0	1.0		28 Nov 2025
Unit 5, 4 Shorland Pl	$370	2.0	1.0		28 Nov 2025
Unit 1, 13 Ferry Ln	$390	2.0	1.0	1.0	26 Nov 2025

Recent Rental House Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
48 Worrigee St	$610	4	1	2	01 Dec 2025
Unit 1, 5 Shorland Pl	$420	2	1	1	01 Dec 2025
48 Worrigee St	$610	4	1	2	01 Dec 2025
Unit 1, 5 Shorland Pl	$420	2	1	1	01 Dec 2025
15 Dudley Ave	$540	3	1	1	27 Nov 2025

Recently Sold Units (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
Unit 6, 13 Ferry Ln	$370,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	21 Nov 2025	On Market
Unit 6, 13 Ferry Ln	$370,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	21 Nov 2025	On Market
Unit 6, 13 Ferry Ln	$370,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	21 Nov 2025	On Market
Unit 6, 13 Ferry Ln	$370,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	21 Nov 2025	On Market
Unit 6, 13 Ferry Ln	$370,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	21 Nov 2025	On Market

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