Nowra: landline numbers and carriers
Nowra is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 56 number blocks for it with about 182,000 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Nowra area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in Nowra
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 48.9% of allocated numbers — with 19 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 6 | 89,000 | 48.9% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 11 | 28,000 | 15.4% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 10 | 19,000 | 10.4% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 2 | 12,000 | 6.6% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 7 | 9,000 | 4.9% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 6,000 | 3.3% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 5,000 | 2.7% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 1.1% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.5% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.5% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0.5% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.5% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.5% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.5% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0.5% |
Number blocks registered for Nowra
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0244026000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244029000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0244030000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244039000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244055000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244068000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0244078000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244083000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0244090000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0244091000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0244092000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244093000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244097000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244111000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0244130000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0244131000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0244132000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0244141000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 56 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Nowra
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.