NSW Property Intelligence
West 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. West Nowra is home to ~1,504 residents (median age 33), with 38% of households renting.
Rent in West Nowra
The median house rent in West 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 West Nowra fall in the intake zones of Nowra High School, Nowra Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Nowra High School#1417 of 2159 in NSW
- Nowra Public School#1755 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
West Nowra has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 3 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Echidna Early Learning Centre 1, Echidna Early Learning Centre 2, Echidna Early Learning Centre 3.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Nowra Fair, North Nowra Shopping Centre. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for West Nowra (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 10 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 1 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Downward |
Development activity
11 development applications were lodged in West Nowra over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
West Nowra — quick answers
What is the median rent in West Nowra?
Houses in West 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 West Nowra?
West Nowra addresses can be zoned for Nowra High School, Nowra Public School. Nowra High School ranks in roughly the top 66% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in West Nowra?
West Nowra has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 3 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in West Nowra?
11 development applications were lodged in West Nowra in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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