North Nowra, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Nowra, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | North Nowra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.85592 |
| Longitude | 150.57317 |
| Population | 5,610 |
| Density | 548.9 /km² |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Elevation | 70 m |
| Postcode | 2541 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 124 km south-southwest |
North Nowra is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,610. The locality covers an area of 10.2 km², giving a population density of about 548.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 70 m above sea level. It lies approximately 124 km south-southwest of Sydney. North Nowra is located at 34.8559°S, 150.5732°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2541. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
North Nowra rests on the southern banks of the Shoalhaven River, a verdant expanse where rolling hills meet the broad, slow-moving water. It lies 55.7 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 211°T), and is situated 4.2 km north-west of Nowra. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the subtle perfume of flowering gums, especially potent in the late afternoon sun that softens the edges of the distant escarpment. The landscape is a patchwork of grazing paddocks, their emerald hues punctuated by stands of mature eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment. Beyond these, the land begins to rise, hinting at the wilder country that lies further inland, a place where the light seems to linger longer before surrendering to dusk.
The history of North Nowra is intertwined with the fertile lands that have sustained life here for generations, a legacy of farming and grazing that continues to define its character. While it shares the broader economic pulse of its neighbouring centres, North Nowra maintains a distinct feel, a quiet resilience evident in the well-tended properties and the unhurried pace of daily life. The Shoalhaven River itself has always been a vital artery, shaping the settlement and providing a constant, gentle murmur that underpins the local soundscape. This stretch of riverfront, with its quiet inlets and the occasional flash of a kingfisher’s iridescence, offers a timeless beauty that draws both residents and travellers seeking a connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Nowra, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on North Nowra, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North Nowra includes the postcode (2541), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shoalhaven City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Nowra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |