Nowra Hill Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Nowra Hill is a locality approximately 132 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Nowra Hill is 2540, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Nowra Hill has a population of 2,141 (1,499 males, 644 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Nowra Hill is $1,902, with a median personal income of $838 per week.
The median weekly rent is $285 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (43), Other countries (31), and India (9).
57.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Nowra Hill shows 746 people employed (485 full-time, 212 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (118), professionals (88), and managers (71).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Nowra Hill has an IRSAD score of 995 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Nowra Hill covers an area of 34.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 63 persons per km².
Statistically, Nowra Hill sits within the Jervis Bay area, part of the broader Other Territories region. It falls under the Unincorp. Other Territories local government area.
The federal electorate for Nowra Hill is Gilmore (Rural).
Nowra Hill Details
| Postcode | 2540 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,141 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,902/week |
| Median Personal Income | $838/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $285 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 persons |
| Area | 34.0 km² |
| Population Density | 63/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 376 |
| Completed Year 12 | 23.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 58.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 290 (13.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.9316 |
| Longitude | 150.5705 |
| Distance from Sydney | 132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Other Territories |
| Area (SA3) | Jervis Bay |
| Local Government | Unincorp. Other Territories |
| Federal Electorate | Gilmore |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 184 (8.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 416 (19.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 769 (35.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 548 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 236 (11.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 141 (6.6%) |
| Arthritis | 44 (2.1%) |
| Asthma | 41 (1.9%) |
| Diabetes | 33 (1.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 18 (0.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 64 (16.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 126 (33.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 185 (48.7%) |