22,584 ▲ +24.7%
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 18,104
- 2016: 20,039
- 2021: 22,584
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Nowra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Nowra
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A strong Indigenous presence defines Nowra, where 11.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the national figure. This larger-than-average population has grown significantly to 22,584 people, making it one of the most populous areas of its kind. The community remains slightly younger than the state and national averages.
22,584
▲ +24.7%
- 1–1: 40 areas
- 1–2: 0 areas
- 2–3: 0 areas
- 3–4: 12 areas
- 4–6: 6 areas
- 6–9: 9 areas
- 9–13: 10 areas
- 13–19: 7 areas
- 19–27: 17 areas
- 27–39: 6 areas
- 39–56: 5 areas
- 56–81: 4 areas
- 81–116: 1 area
- 116–168: 5 areas
- 168–242: 3 areas
- 242–349: 4 areas
- 349–503: 2 areas
- 503–725: 9 areas
- 725–1,045: 3 areas
- 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
- 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
- 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
- 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
- 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
- 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
- 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
- 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
- 19,501–28,116: 231 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Nowra — higher than 92% of areas.
| Nowra | 22,584 |
|---|---|
| 2541, NSW | 28,038 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population of Nowra grew by 25% since 2011, adding about 4,480 people. The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure and has barely changed over the last decade.
37 yrs → 0.0%
Younger than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 37 yrs
- 2016: 37 yrs
- 2021: 37 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose to 18.3%, placing the area around the middle for its level.
18.3% ▲ +13.1%
Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 16.2%
- 2016: 17.8%
- 2021: 18.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.8% ▼ -4.5%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 20.7%
- 2016: 19.9%
- 2021: 19.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →Nowra splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%), with Children (0–14) at 20%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
With 11.6% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Nowra's Indigenous population is among the highest for similar areas. This is alongside a higher-than-usual 13.6% of people in de facto relationships.
11.6% ▲ +35.8%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.5%
- 2016: 9.8%
- 2021: 11.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.6% ▲ +33.0%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 10.2%
- 2016: 12.6%
- 2021: 13.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →Nowra splits fairly evenly between Never married (40%) and Married (39%), with Divorced at 10%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Nowra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/114011278/nowra/topic/demographics-identity