Shoalhaven
Currowan
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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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
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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
72
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Currowan.
Local schools for Currowan
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
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.
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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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