New South Wales location profile
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)