Shoalhaven

Currowan

NSW2536

Currowan at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

72

Median age 52

The brief

What to know about Currowan.

Currowan (2536) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

Currowan has roughly 72 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Currowan 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Currowan's population at 72, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (119% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (119% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

72

Median age

52

Family households

119%

Lone person

31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

119%

Renter occupied

38%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

72

Median age: 52

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Currowan.

Local schools for Currowan

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Government School Catchment

Batemans Bay Public School

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Batemans Bay High School

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Sunshine Bay Public School

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Frequently asked

About Currowan.

What is the Currowan postcode?
Currowan is in the 2536 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
What is the average rent in Currowan?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $150.
What schools are in Currowan?
There are 13 schools serving Currowan on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
How walkable is Currowan?
Currowan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Currowan?
Currowan is close to Murrengenburg, Murrengenburg, Nelligen, Benandarah, Monga.
What is the population of Currowan?
Currowan has approximately 72 residents. The median age is 52.

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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