Kurri Kurri at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,174
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Kurri Kurri.
The postcode for Kurri Kurri is 2327 (NSW).
Kurri Kurri (2327) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Kurri Kurri has roughly 6,174 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.
Kurri Kurri scores 4/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kurri Kurri's population at 6,174, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,174
Median age
38
Family households
66%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
6,174
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
694
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.
4
10
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kurri Kurri.
Local schools for Kurri Kurri
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Government School Catchment
Kurri Kurri Public School
Kurri Kurri High School
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kurri Kurri.
- What is the Kurri Kurri postcode?
- Kurri Kurri is in the 2327 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Kurri Kurri?
- Kurri Kurri is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2327, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kurri Kurri?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Kurri Kurri?
- There are 12 schools serving Kurri Kurri on this page, including Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri Public School, Kurri Kurri High School.
- How walkable is Kurri Kurri?
- Kurri Kurri has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Kurri Kurri?
- Kurri Kurri is close to Stanford Merthyr, Pelaw Main, Heddon Greta, Loxford, Weston.
- What is the population of Kurri Kurri?
- The population of Kurri Kurri is approximately 6,174 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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