NSW Property Intelligence
North NowraNSW 2541
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. North Nowra is home to ~5,856 residents (median age 39), with 28% of households renting.
Rent in North Nowra
The median house rent in North Nowra is $550/week (782 new leases). Units have a median of $400/week (147 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2541, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $350/wk | $330/wk |
| 2 | $450/wk | $420/wk |
| 3 | $550/wk | $530/wk |
| 4+ | $650/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of North Nowra fall in the intake zones of Bomaderry High School, North Nowra Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Bomaderry High School#1296 of 2159 in NSW
- North Nowra Public School#1726 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
North Nowra has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Peak Sports and Learning Illaroo Rd, North Nowra Preschool, Pitt Street Kindy.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include North Nowra Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for North Nowra (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 38 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 13 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | Upward |
Development activity
35 development applications were lodged in North Nowra over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
North Nowra — quick answers
What is the median rent in North Nowra?
Houses in North Nowra (postcode 2541) have a median asking rent of $550/week; units have a median of $400/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for North Nowra?
North Nowra addresses can be zoned for Bomaderry High School, North Nowra Public School. Bomaderry High School ranks in roughly the top 60% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in North Nowra?
North Nowra has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in North Nowra?
35 development applications were lodged in North Nowra in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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