NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Curl Curl, 2096
Current weather
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51% humidity · 17.1 km/h wind · 21.2° / 13.8° today · 2.5 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Curl Curl wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Coastal living meets metro convenience, with nearby suburbs and the city never far for a change of pace. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by community and employment and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,364
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $3,870
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 801
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,775
- Employment rate
- 65.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 27 / 57 / 119
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $860
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,820
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $923
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 184
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 49
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 158 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault22
- Fraud54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment21
- Malicious Damage To Property42
- Sexual Assault27
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Stewart House SchoolSpecial
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
41 public transport stops in this suburb
- Carrington Pde After Beach St
- Carrington Pde After Gardere Av
- Carrington Pde At Adina Rd
- NBSC Freshwater Senior Campus, Harbord Rd
- Stewart House, Carrington Pde
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
166 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 50A CARRINGTON PARADE CURL CURL 2096Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure67 GARDERE AVENUE CURL CURL 2096Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool34 STEWART AVENUE CURL CURL 2096Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 STIRGESS AVENUE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 CARRINGTON PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Subdivision4B HOLLOWAY PLACE CURL CURL 2096Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 BRIGHTON STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces10 BEVERLEY PLACE CURL CURL 2096Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences30 FARNELL STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
January 2026
- Home business; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home occupation75 CARRINGTON PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure69 CARRINGTON PARADE CURL CURL 2096Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool37 FARNELL STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 BENNETT STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport83 BRIGHTON STREET CURL CURL 2096Under Assessment
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 STEWART AVENUE CURL CURL 2096Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation88 BENNETT STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
July 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4B HOLLOWAY PLACE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool3 LALCHERE STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure73 BRIGHTON STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 MANUELA PLACE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 CARRINGTON PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 LALCHERE STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 BEACH STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)54 GARDERE AVENUE CURL CURL 2096Determined
April 2025
- Dual occupancy; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation5 ADINA ROAD CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 FARNELL STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)10 BEVERLEY PLACE CURL CURL 2096Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport4 BRIGHTON STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure57 GARDERE AVENUE CURL CURL 2096Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 FARNELL STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 CURL CURL PARADE CURL CURL 2096Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 LALCHERE STREET CURL CURL 2096Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Adams St after Lalchere StBus stop
- Adams St at Farnell StBus stop
- Adams St at Park StBus stop
- Bennett St after Oliver StBus stop
- Bennett St before Oliver StBus stop
- Brighton St before Bennett StBus stop
- Brighton St opp Waratah StBus stop
- Carrington Pde after Beach StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cooksey ReservePark
- Flora and Ritchie Roberts ReservePark
- Stirgess ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- On site
- Curl Curl Community Health Centreclinic
- South Pacific Private Hospitalhospital
- Swell Physio & PerformanceBrighton Streetphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 59.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 873rd in Australia
- State rank
- 297th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #23 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #40 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Abbot Road Pitch #4amenitiespitch
- Adam Street Ground - John Fisher ParkamenitiesAdam Street, Curl Curlpitch
- Adams St after Lalchere Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adams St at Farnell Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adams St at Park Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adams Street Reserve (John Fisher Park) and Curl Curl Lagoonamenitiesdog_park
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bennett St after Oliver Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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