South Nowra

South Nowra is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with children under 15 making up 24.4% of the population. First Nations people represent 9.9% of the community, which is much higher than the state and national figures.

While 78.8% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. Indian and English are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 82.9% of the community, though 11.2% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being far below the New South Wales average.

About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46.3%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.2% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages. Around 47% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,789, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal income is also around the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $830.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly more frequent, affecting 11.7% of residents.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 34.8% of people caring for children—well above the national average. The area also has a very high number of former Defence Force members at 10.5%.

There are 313 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national First Nations average. The unemployment rate for this group is 13.1%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 85.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of households renting.

The area is very car-dependent, with 71.7% of people driving to work. While there are many public transport stops, very few people (0.2%) use them to commute.

South Nowra is a high-growth area, with 60% of residents moving in within the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 16.8% of the population.

The local workforce is active, with 65% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, and public administration and safety.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.9. Only 20.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential amenities like groceries or health services.