Curlewis, NSW 2381 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Curlewis is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2381, home to 779 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 779
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,403 /week
- Median personal income
- $700 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gunnedah
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Curlewis Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Goran St After Pike St
- Kamilaroi Hwy Opp Curlewis Common Rd
- Kamilaroi Hwy At Curlewis Common Rd
- Curlewis Public School, Goran St
- Railway St At Cameron St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 12 parks and reserves
- 1 library
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 41.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 65.7% of the 248 resolvable premises in Curlewis. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 65.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 33.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 151 across postcode 2381 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 80% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 33 violent offences, 26 theft, 23 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curlewis?
Curlewis (NSW 2381) had 779 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Gunnedah local government area.
What is the median rent in Curlewis?
The median advertised rent in Curlewis is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Curlewis?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Curlewis covering government sectors. Nearest include: Curlewis Public School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Curlewis?
Curlewis is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (65.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Curlewis?
Across postcode 2381, 151 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (33), theft (26), other (23). 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 Curlewis?
In Curlewis, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (41.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Curlewis?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Curlewis centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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