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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.

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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.