Curlwaa at a glance
Median house
$585,000
Median unit
$144,000
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
496
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Curlwaa.
The postcode for Curlwaa is 2648 (NSW).
The median house price in Curlwaa is $585,000.
Curlwaa (2648) sits in the Lower Murray region of NSW. The median house here is $585,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Curlwaa has roughly 496 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Curlwaa scores 2/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Curlwaa's population at 496, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
496
Median age
42
Family households
76%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $585,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $144,000, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $117,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Curlwaa on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$585,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $144,000.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$585,000
$144,000
496
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.78% (median rent $200/wk against a $585,000 price tag). Units yield 7.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.78%
Based on $585,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.22%
Based on $144,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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.
2
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Amenities
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Education
Schools in Curlwaa.
Local schools for Curlwaa
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Government School Catchment
Wentworth Public School
Dareton Public School
Coomealla High School
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Frequently asked
About Curlwaa.
- What is the median house price in Curlwaa?
- The median house price in Curlwaa, NSW 2648 is $585,000. The median unit price is $144,000.
- What is the Curlwaa postcode?
- Curlwaa is in the 2648 postcode, in NSW, in the Lower Murray region.
- Where is Curlwaa?
- Curlwaa is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2648, in the Lower Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Curlwaa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Curlwaa?
- There are 3 schools serving Curlwaa on this page, including Wentworth Public School, Dareton Public School, Coomealla High School.
- How walkable is Curlwaa?
- Curlwaa has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Curlwaa?
- Curlwaa is close to Dareton, Coomealla, Pomona, Palinyewah, Boeill Creek.
- What is the population of Curlwaa?
- The population of Curlwaa is approximately 496 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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