Where to Build in NSW
Find your community, build your homeNowra 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.
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#3 House & land packages in Nowra
Where to build in Nowra – Land releases
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North Nowra
Bomaderry
Nowra Hill
Cambewarra
Worrigee
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]
- Nowra High School
- Nowra Public School
- Nowra East Public School
- Shoalhaven High School
- St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
- St Michael’s Catholic Primary School
- Illaroo Road Public School
- Nowra Anglican College
- Nowra Christian School
- North Nowra Public School
- Nowra Hill Public School
- TAFE NSW Nowra Campus
- University of Wollongong Shoalhaven
Helpful hints for new residents
Read Shoalhaven City Council’s information for new residents relocating to Nowra and surrounds.
Local Nowra Attractions
Shoalhaven Zoo
Nowra Trees Adventure
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre SEC
Bundanon Trust
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Meroogal House
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%
- Mortgage 21.1%
- Renting 44.9%
- Other tenure type 1.3%
- Not stated 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.
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