Where to Build in NSW

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Nowra NSW 2541 – Nowra Builders

New South Wales is where our heart is. Nowra is the commercial centre of the Shoalhaven and is located on the expansive Shoalhaven River. It is also the gateway to stunning Jervis Bay.

Banner image: Visit Shoalhaven

What are my options for building in Nowra?

You can build you dream home from a blank canvas on a brand-new block, you can find your ideal location with a knock-down rebuild, or check out house and land packages.

#1 Knockdown Rebuild

Start with a blank canvas and build your dream home from one of Mincove Homes’ designs.

Knock Down Rebuild

#2 Build new on Nowra land

Enjoy a larger block or the perfect location with a knockdown rebuild from Mincove Homes.

Home Designs

#3 House & land packages in Nowra

Our house and land packages in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas simplify the land buying and home building processes.

House & land packages

Where to build in Nowra – Land releases

Click on the map pins for more information about land available for sale.

Population: Nowra is the commercial centre of the Shoalhaven. The greater Nowra area has an estimated population of over 35,000. [Source: ID Community]

Median house price: Houses in Nowra have a median house price of $430,000. Units in Nowra have a median price of $275,000. [Source: Property Value]

Demographics: Nowra is an increasingly popular location for families. The median age of Nowra residents is 42, with much of the population (59.4%) aged between 15 and 65. [Source: Property Data]

Lifestyle: Nowra is the perfect place to base yourself for access to world-famous beaches and stunning outdoor experiences, all while enjoying the convenience of living in a regional centre.

Council: Shoalhaven City Council

Distance from Sydney: 2 hours 22 minutes (160 km) via M1 and Princes Highway [Source: Google Maps]

Distance from Canberra: 2 hours 32 minutes (192 km) via Braidwood Road [Source: Google Maps]

Schools, Universities and Vocational Education:

Helpful hints for new residents

Read Shoalhaven City Council’s information for new residents relocating to Nowra and surrounds.

Local Nowra Attractions

Shoalhaven Zoo

Discover your wild side at Shoalhaven Zoo. Come face to face with white lions, crocodiles and everything in between.

Nowra Trees Adventure

Australia’s first tree and cliff edge experience on the banks of the Shoalhaven River.

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre SEC

Experience the excitement and awe of live entertainment.

Bundanon Trust

View nearly 4,000 contemporary artworks and experience the annual Siteworks event each Spring.

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Explore the 6,000 sq metre military exhibition space.

Meroogal House

Handed down through four generations of women from one local family, Meroogal tells a multitude of stories about the ‘Roogal’ women and the south-coast community in which they lived.

2016 Census Nowra Stats

People: 9,193

Families: 2,191

Average people per household: 2.2

Median monthly mortgage repayments: $1,300

Median weekly rent: $214

Housing tenure

Nowra City – Households (Enumerated) 2016

Fully owned 28.9% 28.9%
Mortgage 21.1% 21.1%
Renting 44.9% 44.9%
Other tenure type 1.3% 1.3%
Not stated 3.7% 3.7%

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Nearby home inspiration

View the house and land packages available in South Nowra.

Or for more inspiration, visit our display homes at Calderwood Valley, a 50 minute drive north of Nowra.

Where to Build in New South Wales

Building in Nowra

Callala

South Nowra

The Callala offers a blend of beautiful design and functionality that is sure to appeal to a wide range of families.

SEE DISPLAY HOME →

Milton

South Nowra

Large, free-flowing living spaces at the hub of this home make the Milton a true entertainer’s delight that’s sure to impress.

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Display Homes

DISPLAY HOMES IN NOWRA, WOLLONGONG, ILLAWARRA AND OTHER NEARBY SUBURBS

Finding the perfect home for your family can take time. Instead of settling, have you considered building a brand-new home that ticks all your boxes and is perfectly suited for your growing family?

At Mincove Homes, we work closely with top interior designers and builders to develop home designs that can suit the needs of families across particular suburbs in NSW.

Although we provide detailed floor plans and 3D renderings of our home designs, nothing can compare to a walkthrough of our quality display homes to get a sense of what your new Mincove Home can offer you and your family.

VISIT ONE OF OUR 5 DISPLAY HOMES

The best way to get a feel of what your newly built home could look like is by visiting one of our award-winning display homes in Nowra, Wollongong, Illawarra and other surrounding suburbs. Designed with you in mind, all Mincove homes are built to accommodate growing families with ample space for work and play.

We have 6 Display Homes & 1 Display Centre currently open across 4 different locations; Calderwood Valley, Housing World Shell Cove, Housing World Nowra & Goulburn.

All 5 of our display homes are equipped with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms and other cutting-edge features including a theatre room, al fresco outdoor space, walk in pantry, ensuite master bedroom with walk-in robes, a two car garage and kids’ activity space. Whether you are searching for a two-storey home or an open plan kitchen, Mincove can help develop the home of your dreams!

SEE BEFORE YOU BUY

Ready to buy land and start building your new home? See our display homes in person. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm, our display homes can be visited at any time. We encourage you to stop by and chat with our New Homes Consultants who are ready to answer all your enquiries.

They can help to provide you with the opportunity to get a sense of the layout, spaces, materials, build-quality and inclusions you can come to expect from Mincove Homes as your new property build partners. Come ready with questions, because we can’t wait to answer them.