Curlewis at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
779
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Curlewis.
The postcode for Curlewis is 2381 (NSW).
Curlewis (2381) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Curlewis has roughly 779 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Curlewis scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Curlewis's population at 779, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
779
Median age
40
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
779
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
91
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.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Curlewis.
Local schools for Curlewis
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Government School Catchment
Curlewis Public School
G S Kidd Memorial School
Gunnedah South Public School
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Frequently asked
About Curlewis.
- What is the Curlewis postcode?
- Curlewis is in the 2381 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Curlewis?
- Curlewis is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2381, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Curlewis?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Curlewis?
- There are 8 schools serving Curlewis on this page, including Curlewis Public School, G S Kidd Memorial School, Gunnedah South Public School.
- How walkable is Curlewis?
- Curlewis has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Curlewis?
- Curlewis is close to Pullaming, Nea, Meermaul, Gunnembene, Gunnedah.
- What is the population of Curlewis?
- The population of Curlewis is approximately 779 (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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