Curl Curl at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,364
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Curl Curl.
The postcode for Curl Curl is 2096 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Curl Curl (2096) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Curl Curl has roughly 2,364 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Curl Curl scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Curl Curl's population at 2,364, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,364
Median age
40
Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$705/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
2,364
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
76
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
50
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Curl Curl.
Local schools for Curl Curl
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Government School Catchment
Stewart House School
Harbord Public School
Curl Curl North Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Curl Curl.
- What is the Curl Curl postcode?
- Curl Curl is in the 2096 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Curl Curl?
- Curl Curl is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2096. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Curl Curl?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $705.
- What schools are in Curl Curl?
- There are 20 schools serving Curl Curl on this page, including Stewart House School, Harbord Public School, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Curl Curl?
- Curl Curl has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Curl Curl?
- Curl Curl is close to Freshwater, Harbord, North Curl Curl, Queenscliff, Wingala.
- What is the population of Curl Curl?
- The population of Curl Curl is approximately 2,364 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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