Curl Curl, NSW 2096 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Curl Curl is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2096, home to 2,364 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 12 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,364
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $3,870 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,260 /week
- Median family income
- $4,420 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Warringah
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $705 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,775
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Harbord Public School
- Stewart House School
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus
- Curl Curl North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 78 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 164 bus stops
- St John The Baptist Primary School, Oliver St
- Oliver St Opp Johnson St
- St John The Baptist Primary School, Johnson St
- Jacka Park, Wyndora Av
- Wyndora Av Opp Jacka Park
Lifestyle & amenities
- 16 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 47 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 11.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 53.0% of the 891 resolvable premises in Curl Curl. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 53.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 284 across postcode 2096 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 78 theft, 51 violent offences, 44 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curl Curl?
Curl Curl (NSW 2096) had 2,364 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Curl Curl?
The median advertised rent in Curl Curl is $705/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Curl Curl?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Curl Curl covering government sectors. Nearest include: Harbord Public School (0.5 km), Stewart House School (0.7 km), Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Curl Curl?
Curl Curl is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (53% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Curl Curl?
Across postcode 2096, 284 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (78), violent (51), property damage (44). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Curl Curl?
In Curl Curl, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (11.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Curl Curl?
164 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Curl Curl centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 78 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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