NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Currarong, 2540
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Currarong revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and community and employment against similar coastal suburbs, even with safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 479
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $1,197
- Dwelling vacancy
- 59.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 309 of 519
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Employment rate
- 41.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 0 / 0
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)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $571
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 300
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)
- 20
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order135
- Domestic Violence Related Assault174
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment283
- Malicious Damage To Property261
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault146
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
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Elliott Reserve, Yalwal St
- St Lukes Anglican Church, Weber Av
- Walton Way Opp Currarong Progress Hall
- Worrigee Rd At Nowra Rd
- Yalwal St Opp Elliott Reserve
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).
95 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 ANCHOR STREET CURRARONG 2540Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)4 GREENWELL STREET CURRARONG 2540Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation6 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 MERIMBULA STREET CURRARONG 2540Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support41 NOWRA ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
2025· 16 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation48 FISHERY ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)17 CROOKHAVEN PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space57 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house10 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 GREENWELL STREET CURRARONG 2540Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support41 NOWRA ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 NOWRA ROAD CURRARONG 2540Withdrawn
June 2025
- Demolition12 GREENWELL STREET CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 CROOKHAVEN PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)13 LAMOND STREET CURRARONG 2540Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure7 KINGHORN ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
January 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure38 NOWRA ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 CROOKHAVEN PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 FISHERY ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house5 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport10 PEEL STREET CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation31 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space57 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 ANCHOR STREET CURRARONG 2540Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah25 KINGHORN ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 NOWRA ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 WALTON WAY CURRARONG 2540Determined
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 NOWRA ROAD CURRARONG 2540Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 MERIMBULA STREET CURRARONG 2540Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 CROOKHAVEN PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Change of use47 BEECROFT PARADE CURRARONG 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 PISCATOR AVENUE CURRARONG 2540Determined
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
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 2 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 28 public transport stops
Food & drink(1)
- Zest at the BeachCafe
Unit 3 1 Piscator Avenue, Currarong
Shopping(1)
- Holiday Haven Currarong Reception and StoreConvenience store
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Currarong Skate ParkPark
Piscator Avenue, Currarong
- Playground (2)
- Currarong Bowling & Recreation ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Currarong PoolsSwimming pool
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(10)
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (4)
- Drinking water
- Laundry
- Parking
- Picnic Table (7)
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Shower (5)
- Slipway (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Currarong Skate ParkPark
- Elliot ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
- Overlay applies
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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 31.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4990th in Australia
- State rank
- 1592nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #89 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #160 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Crookhaven Pde at Piscator Aveamenitiesbus_stop
- Currarong Bowling & Recreation Clubamenitiessports_centre
- Currarong Poolsamenitiesswimming_pool
- Currarong Skate ParkamenitiesPiscator Avenue, Currarongpark
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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