Currawong Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,740
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Currawong Beach.
The postcode for Currawong Beach is 2108 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Currawong Beach (2108) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Currawong Beach has roughly 1,740 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Currawong Beach scores 0/100 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.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Currawong Beach's population at 1,740, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,740
Median age
58
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$723/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,740
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Currawong Beach.
Local schools for Currawong Beach
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Government School Catchment
Barrenjoey High School
Bilgola Plateau Public School
Avalon 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 Currawong Beach.
- What is the Currawong Beach postcode?
- Currawong Beach is in the 2108 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Currawong Beach?
- Currawong Beach is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2108. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Currawong Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $723.
- What schools are in Currawong Beach?
- There are 16 schools serving Currawong Beach on this page, including Barrenjoey High School, Barrenjoey Montessori School, Maria Regina Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Currawong Beach?
- Currawong Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Currawong Beach?
- Currawong Beach is close to Great Mackerel Beach, Coasters Retreat, The Basin, Palm Beach, Careel Bay.
- What is the population of Currawong Beach?
- The population of Currawong Beach is approximately 1,740 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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