New South Wales location profile
Bomaderry NSW 2541
Bomaderry is a riverside suburb just north of Nowra, known for its family-friendly feel, established homes and growing new estates. It serves as the South Coast rail terminus and a gateway to the Shoalhaven’s beaches, bushwalks and regional amenities.
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Why families consider Bomaderry
A mix of families, tradies, retirees and commuters seeking value and convenience, with a blend of older cottages, post‑war homes and modern infill. Lifestyle revolves around local schools, sport, nature trails and easy access to Nowra’s services and nearby coastal towns.
Amenities & services
- Supermarkets and local shopping villages
- Medical centres, GP clinics and dental practices
- Cafes, pubs and takeaways
- Public and high schools
- Aquatic and indoor sports centres
- Service stations and post office
- Gyms and allied health
- Bomaderry Library (Shoalhaven Libraries), Bomaderry
- Nowra Library (Shoalhaven Libraries), Nowra CBD
Transport & connectivity
- Bomaderry (Nowra) railway station – South Coast Line terminus with services via Kiama to Wollongong/Sydney
- Local bus services (Nowra Coaches) and intercity coaches (Premier Motor Service)
- Princes Highway (A1), Meroo Road, Bolong Road, Moss Vale Road (to Kangaroo Valley/Highlands)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bomaderry Aquatic Centre
- Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre (Bomaderry)
- Bomaderry Bowling Club
- Bomaderry Creek walking tracks and lookouts
- Nowra Golf Club (nearby)
- Community sports ovals and netball/tennis courts
- Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
- Bomaderry Oval & Sporting Complex
- Shoalhaven River foreshore (nearby)
- Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care, preschool and OSHC options in Bomaderry/Nowra; vacancies vary by age group with occasional waitlists for infants.
- University of Wollongong – Shoalhaven Campus (West Nowra)
- TAFE NSW – Nowra
- University of Wollongong – Wollongong Campus (approximately 60–70km north)