New South Wales · Postcode 2541
South Nowra postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 128 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
South Nowra at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
South Nowra vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Nowra | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,789 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $398 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
South Nowra (2541) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 128 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the Shoalhaven statistical area. It is administered by Shoalhaven.
According to the 2021 Census, South Nowra has a population of 3,165 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,789, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 313 (9.9% of residents).
Housing in South Nowra includes a median weekly rent of $398, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 1,066 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Nowra scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
South Nowra is part of the Shoalhaven statistical area in New South Wales.
South Nowra details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2541 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,165 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,789/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $398 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population Density | 367/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,066 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 313 (9.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.9039667 |
| Longitude | 150.5994815 |
| Distance from Sydney | 128 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Shoalhaven |
| Local Government | Shoalhaven |
| Federal Electorate | Gilmore |
| State Electorate | South Coast |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 772 (24.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 367 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,007 (31.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 578 (18.3%) |
| 65+ years | 446 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 326 (10.3%) |
| Arthritis | 303 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 165 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 121 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 87 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 71 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 46 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 342 (32.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 469 (44.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 205 (19.5%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.