North Nowra - Bomaderry · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in North Nowra - Bomaderry

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical rents in North Nowra - Bomaderry have climbed by $126 a week since 2011, reflecting a shifting market. The area is now defined by a high number of large, detached houses and a strong proportion of people who own their homes outright. Many residents enjoy a spacious living environment with fewer people sharing each bedroom compared to the rest of the country.

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📍 North Nowra - Bomaderry, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where North Nowra - Bomaderry sits — Median rent (weekly)

$346 ▲ +57.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is North Nowra - Bomaderry — lower than 58% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
North Nowra - Bomaderry$346
2541, NSW $320
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $346, which is a little below the New South Wales figure. Monthly mortgage payments are $1,733, well below the state average of $2,167, though this figure has risen by $233 since 2011.

$346 ▲ +57.3%

Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $275
  • 2021: $346

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +15.5%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,560
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In North Nowra - Bomaderry, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (40%) and Under $200 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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North Nowra - Bomaderry splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with Under $1,000 at 19%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 39.2% of homes are owned outright, a figure well above the Australian average of 31%. Meanwhile, 27.6% of households rent, which is well below the levels seen across New South Wales and Australia.

27.6% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 26.2%
  • 2016: 27.2%
  • 2021: 27.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.2% ▲ +2.9%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 38.1%
  • 2016: 38.5%
  • 2021: 39.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In North Nowra - Bomaderry, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 86.3% of the area, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This focus on large homes is reflected in the 81.5% of dwellings with three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are far fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

86.3% ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.0%
  • 2016: 84.3%
  • 2021: 86.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.5% ▲ +0.0%

Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 81.4%
  • 2016: 80.6%
  • 2021: 81.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In North Nowra - Bomaderry, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In North Nowra - Bomaderry, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in North Nowra - Bomaderry [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/114011277/north-nowra-bomaderry/topic/housing-dwellings