Nowra-Bomaderry

Nowra-Bomaderry, New South Wales, Australia

Nowra-Bomaderry, urban area, southeastern New South Wales, Australia, part of the Shoalhaven local government area. It lies along the Shoalhaven River delta.

Shoalhaven River

Nowra was proclaimed a town in 1857. Its name is from the Aboriginal word for “black cockatoo.” Made a municipality in 1871, it was incorporated into the shire of Shoalhaven in 1948 and became a city in 1979. The town of Bomaderry lies opposite Nowra on the northern bank of the Shoalhaven. Nowra-Bomaderry lies on the Prince’s Highway and is the terminus of the South Coast rail line from Sydney (75 miles [121 km] northeast). It serves a region supporting dairy products, pigs, vegetables, corn (maize), and hardwoods. Manufactures include paper and rubber goods. Local tourism is based on scenic river, coastal, and forest surroundings. Pop. (2006) urban centre, 24,700; Shoalhaven local government area, 88,405; (2011) urban centre, 27,478; Shoalhaven local government area, 92,812.