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Cambewarra NSW 2540

Semi-rural suburb in the Shoalhaven at the foothills of the Cambewarra Range, close to Nowra and the Shoalhaven River. Offers quiet country living, scenic views, wineries and a strong community feel with easy access to regional services in Nowra/Bomaderry.

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Why families consider Cambewarra

Family-friendly and community-oriented with a mix of acreage and village homes; popular with families, professionals and retirees seeking space, nature and proximity to Nowra for work and services.

Amenities & services

  • Stockland Nowra Shopping Centre (Nowra)
  • Local convenience shops and cafes in Cambewarra Village
  • Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (Nowra)
  • Nowra Private Hospital (Nowra)
  • Cambewarra Estate Winery & restaurant
  • Bomaderry shops and services
  • Shoalhaven Libraries – Nowra (10 Berry St, Nowra)
  • Shoalhaven Libraries – Mobile Library (various Shoalhaven stops including Cambewarra area)

Transport & connectivity

  • Bomaderry (Nowra) railway station – South Coast Line terminus
  • Local bus services operated by Shoalhaven Buslines/Nowra Coaches linking Cambewarra, Bomaderry and Nowra
  • Princes Highway (A1)
  • Moss Vale Road (B73)
  • Illaroo Road
  • Cambewarra Road

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Cambewarra Village Oval and tennis courts
  • Cambewarra Mountain Lookout & tea rooms
  • Shoalhaven River boating, fishing and kayaking
  • Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre (Nowra)
  • Wineries and cellar doors
  • Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
  • Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
  • Bangalee Reserve (North Nowra)
  • Morton National Park (nearby)

Education context

Limited local options in Cambewarra with more long day care and preschool services in Bomaderry and Nowra; moderate demand with occasional waitlists for infants.

  • University of Wollongong – Shoalhaven Campus (West Nowra)
  • University of Wollongong – Wollongong Campus (Wollongong)