Curl Curl

Curl Curl is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Curl Curl is around 2,557. This reflects an increase of 193 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,364. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,540, based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,982 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Curl Curl's population growth rate of 8.2% since the 2021 census exceeds that of both its SA4 region (3.2%) and SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for Curl Curl.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a lower quartile growth for national areas, with Curl Curl expected to grow by 76 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Curl Curl recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Between financial years 2021 and 2025, approximately 12 residential properties were approved in Curl Curl. In the current year, FY-26, around 2 homes have been granted approval so far.

This results in an average of about 8.2 people moving to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years. Demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically impacts prices and competition among buyers. The average construction value of new dwellings is $1,054,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Curl Curl has 67.0% fewer constructions per person. This scarcity strengthens demand for existing properties but building activity has increased recently.

Nationally, construction levels are lower, suggesting development constraints in the area. All new constructions have been detached houses, preserving Curl Curl's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers despite density pressures. The area has approximately 428 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. By 2041, Curl Curl is projected to gain around 125 residents, with development keeping pace with growth but potentially increasing competition among buyers as the population expands.

Curl Curl has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects expected to influence the area. Notable ones are The Alba project, Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Expansion, Curl Curl - Freshwater Connectivity and Streetscape Upgrade, and Queenscliff Affordable Housing Redevelopment (Former Community Health Centre). Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Curl Curl well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Curl Curl's workforce is highly educated, with the technology sector notably represented. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate was 2.6%.

Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In June 2025, 1,477 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was high at 68.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (39.5%), health care & social assistance (27.3%), and construction (14.2%). The area has a specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. As at the Census, there were 0.6 workers per resident, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force increased by 0.2%, while employment decreased by 0.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and the labour force expand by 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years, by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Curl Curl's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Curl Curl's median income among taxpayers was $69,285 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $123,924 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $78,022 (median) and $139,551 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes in Curl Curl rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 99th percentiles. The data shows 49.1% of the population fall within the $4000+ income range, unlike broader area trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A significant 60.7% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile nationally.

Curl Curl is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Curl Curl, as per the latest Census evaluation, 75.6% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 24.5% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 57.6% were houses and 42.4% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Curl Curl stood at 36.9%, with mortgaged properties at 40.1% and rented dwellings at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,775, exceeding the Sydney metropolitan average of $3,000. Median weekly rent in Curl Curl was $705 compared to $592 in Sydney metro areas. Nationally, these figures are significantly higher than the Australian averages for mortgage repayments ($1,863) and rents ($375).

Curl Curl features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.0% of all households, including 48.8% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 14.2% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Curl Curl shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Curl Curl is high, with 46.0% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.5%, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 14.5%. Educational participation is also high, with 35.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.8% in secondary, 10.8% in primary, and 6.3% in tertiary education.

The area has educational provisions such as Stewart House School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus, serving 653 students together. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1090) and functions as an education hub with 25.5 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 22 active public transport stops in Curl Curl, all bus stops. These are served by 32 different routes, offering a total of 1654 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 117 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 236 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Curl Curl's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Curl Curl's health outcomes data shows excellent results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (1,935 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 71.5%. Nationally, this rate averages at 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in Curl Curl, affecting 6.9% and 5.9% of residents respectively. A total of 76.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.7%. The area has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (337 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 17.8%. Health outcomes among seniors in Curl Curl are particularly strong but require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Curl Curl was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Curl Curl, as per the census conducted on 28 June 2016, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 9.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 24.9% being born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Curl Curl, comprising 47.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Curl Curl compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.2% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups based on parents' country of birth were English (31.9%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (10.3%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, French was at 1.0% versus 1.1%, and New Zealand was at 1.3% against a regional average of 0.9%.

Curl Curl's median age exceeds the national pattern

Curl Curl has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Curl Curl at 17.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.7%. This concentration of the 45-54 cohort is well above the national figure of 12.1%. Between January 2021 and December 2021, the population of Curl Curl saw changes in several age groups: the 15 to 24 group grew from 14.5% to 16.0%, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.5% to 13.7%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 19.2% to 17.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Curl Curl's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 82 people (75%) from 109 to 192. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 89% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.