Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
North Curl Curl has an estimated 4,355 residents, up 1.6% since the 2021 Census, with 46 projects tracked in the area around North Curl Curl.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 14 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the suburb of North Curl Curl is an affluent and exceptionally well educated coastal community characterised by an above-average household size, standout school performance levels, and a predominant family structure centered on couples with children along with a notable share of teenagers and middle-aged residents. Drawing on annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly updates from the national address file, AreaSearch estimates the suburb's population at around 4,355 as of August 2026, representing minimal change relative to the 4,288 people recorded at the 2021 Census.
The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 14 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the suburb of North Curl Curl is an affluent and exceptionally well educated coastal community characterised by an above-average household size, standout school performance levels, and a predominant family structure centered on couples with children along with a notable share of teenagers and middle-aged residents. Drawing on annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly updates from the national address file, AreaSearch estimates the suburb's population at around 4,355 as of August 2026, representing minimal change relative to the 4,288 people recorded at the 2021 Census.
The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 3,777 in 2006 and 4,355 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 16.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 45.6%.
North Curl Curl ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education and the 90th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in North Curl Curl is $1,056 a week, up 8.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 34% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 1.4%.
34% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $1,060 in 2017, $1,527 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $705 in 2017, $1,006 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Ross Street, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $2,820,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 18 Ross Street, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $3,485,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 1/29 Bellevue Parade, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $1,800,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 2/150 Pitt Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $1,785,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 15 Robertson Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $4,702,500 | 4 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 143 Headland Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $3,910,000 | 10 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 27 Pitt Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $3,430,000 | 10 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Spring Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $4,640,000 | 4 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 199 Headland Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $4,350,000 | 31 Jul 2026 | Street address |
| 17 Jocelyn Street, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 | $5,625,000 | 29 Jul 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 27 Aug 2025 (the latest settled 29 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $3,880,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,056 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +8.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 1.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $3.91m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.80m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $3,880,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 27 Aug 2025 to 29 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,527 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -2.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $1,006 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 2.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Warringah | $880 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Warringah, over 12 months | +5.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Northern Beaches | $960 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Northern Beaches, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 50 tracked applications: 22 approved, 8 under assessment, 20 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 46 projects in and around North Curl Curl, 14 of them under construction.
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
Upgrade of the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus to support its transition from a Year 11-12 senior campus to a full Year 7-12 co-educational high school.
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility.
Boutique Sydney development features ground-floor retail, three independent living and eight residential units.
Four-storey mixed-use development featuring 9 luxury apartments (5 three-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom, 2 one-bedroom) on upper three levels with ground floor commercial space for cafes and restaurants. Includes 3 affordable housing units and two basement levels with 14 resident and 2 visitor parking spaces.
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses.
A brand-new 7-storey mixed-use development comprising 78 apartments and 12 retail shops, positioned as Dee Why's crowning jewel. Located 800m from Dee Why Beach and next to the newly completed Lighthouse shopping and dining precinct, offering premium coastal living with activated retail at ground level.
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing development at the corner of Pittwater Road and Ocean Grove, Collaroy. DA2023/1395 lodged with Northern Beaches Council proposes demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of 3 ground-floor retail tenancies and 22 apartments (2-3 bedrooms) with basement parking (29 resident, 5 visitor, 19 retail…
Boutique collection of 16 prestigious residences featuring 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, garden residences, sub-penthouse, and penthouse with refined beachside living. Free flowing layouts, seamless outdoor connection, state of the art technology, luxurious European inspired interiors with Gaggenau appliances.
Planning proposal (PP-2024-1593 / PEX2024/0005) to amend the Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011 to permit hotel accommodation as an additional permitted use on the site.
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with basement parking. 814sqm site with northeast aspect and direct ocean views, flexible E1 Local Centre zoning.
A 1.5km separated cycleway project from Curl Curl Lagoon to Freshwater Village, connecting to existing paths towards Brookvale and Manly. Includes new and upgraded raised crossing facilities to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and link key local destinations including schools and sports fields. First stage construction anticipated mid-2025.
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Estimated completion year of the 16 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 6, 2027 4, 2028 0, 2029 0, 2030 2, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 13 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 50 substantial development applications lodged in and around North Curl Curl over the period covered (about 2.1 years), 48 in the last 12 months; 8 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2024 (part year) 1, 2025 1, 2026 (to Oct) 48.
Key application 142-146 Pitt Road, North Curl Curl Aged Care | $11m | 11 dwellings Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 50 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.1 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 14 | ABS building approvals | 26th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 22 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.1 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 8 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.1 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of North Curl Curl include: Casa Delmar (Construction); Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Upgrade (Construction); Greendale Creek & Curl Curl Lagoon Riparian Restoration (Construction); Dommar Dee Why Beachfront Residences (Construction); and St Luke's Grammar School Senior Campus Expansion & Adaptive Re-use (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of North Curl Curl spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Residential Development, and Education & Training, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 40%, the suburb of North Curl Curl demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in North Curl Curl is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of North Curl Curl area has seen 5 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of North Curl Curl's current population of 4,355 has been supported by 14 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of North Curl Curl has seen 3.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 1740 people in the suburb of North Curl Curl, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of North Curl Curl's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 14, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the suburb of North Curl Curl has seen 70 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in North Curl Curl reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,355 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +1.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,691 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 89th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,288 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 67 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.18 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of North Curl Curl was estimated to be approximately 4,355 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,355 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of North Curl Curl has added approximately 67 people and shown a 1.56% increase from the 4,288 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of North Curl Curl is estimated at 3,691 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of North Curl Curl has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.3% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of North Curl Curl is driven by: Overseas migration (63.0%), Natural increase (37.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 63.0% of overall population gains.
North Curl Curl's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 56th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 24.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 16.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of North Curl Curl at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, North Curl Curl is 3 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of North Curl Curl compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 16.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of North Curl Curl compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of North Curl Curl show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.4% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.4% of the population in the suburb of North Curl Curl as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.2% of the population in the suburb of North Curl Curl as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $68,842 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 81st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $95,953 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $3,611 | 2021 Census, weekly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,110 | 2021 Census, weekly | 86th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 58.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,878 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 10.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is approximately $73,234. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $68,842.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is approximately $102,075. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $95,953.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is approximately $73,234 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,842 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is approximately $102,075 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $95,953 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of North Curl Curl's households (~45.6% / 587 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of North Curl Curl is the $4000+ group, representing about 45.6% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is $3,611/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is $3,878/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is $1,110/wk.
The suburb of North Curl Curl's income level is among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of North Curl Curl's median income among taxpayers is $68,842 and the average income stands at $95,953, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $73,234 (median) and $102,075 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of North Curl Curl is $13,434 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of North Curl Curl's disposable income is $13,434 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in North Curl Curl demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,461 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,551 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,565 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of North Curl Curl has approximately 2,461 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of North Curl Curl stands at 4.1%, which is broadly in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of North Curl Curl is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (15.7% of employment), health care & social assistance (11.8%), and construction (9.9%). Other significant employers include finance & insurance and education & training.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of North Curl Curl has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of North Curl Curl is 72.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The suburb of North Curl Curl shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 15.7% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of North Curl Curl's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
North Curl Curl demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 29.8% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 43.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.5% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 29.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 36.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.4% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
43.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of North Curl Curl have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
29.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of North Curl Curl have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of North Curl Curl ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of North Curl Curl are: Bachelor Degree (29.8%), Certificate (15.2%), Advanced Diploma (11.5%).
36.1% of the population in the suburb of North Curl Curl is currently engaged in formal education, including 12.3% in primary school, 12.0% in secondary school, 6.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of North Curl Curl is 1168, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the suburb of North Curl Curl, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,476 students.
The suburb of North Curl Curl includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school.
North Curl Curl features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.2 people | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 13.7% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 52.8% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 20.0% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,288 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,308 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 84.0% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of North Curl Curl had 1,288 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 1.6% to an estimated 1,308 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of North Curl Curl is 3.2 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 84.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (13.7%), group households (2.5%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 1,082 family households, couples with children account for 52.8% of all households, couples without children at home 20.0%, and single parent families 10.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of North Curl Curl shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 84.0% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 13.7% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of North Curl Curl have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 54.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.9% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 13.7% of all households in the suburb of North Curl Curl, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.5% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in North Curl Curl was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 90.3% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.3% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
North Curl Curl was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 9.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.7% born overseas.
The main religion in North Curl Curl was found to be Christianity, which makes up 49.6% of people in North Curl Curl. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in North Curl Curl are English, comprising 32.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 24.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 9.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of North Curl Curl (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and South African at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
26.7% of the suburb of North Curl Curl population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
9.7% of the population in the suburb of North Curl Curl speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.5% of the suburb of North Curl Curl population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
90.3% of the suburb of North Curl Curl population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
North Curl Curl is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 18.1% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 40.4% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 88.5% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $4,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.6% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $700 | 2021 Census, weekly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 37th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 64th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of North Curl Curl, 40.4% of homes are owned outright, 41.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 18.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 88.5% of dwellings in the suburb of North Curl Curl are houses.
In the suburb of North Curl Curl, 6.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of North Curl Curl stands at 40.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of North Curl Curl is $4,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of North Curl Curl is $2,213, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of North Curl Curl, households with mortgages typically spend 25.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of North Curl Curl is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of North Curl Curl shows mortgage holders spending 25.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 19.4% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of North Curl Curl consists of 88.5% detached houses, 4.3% semi-detached dwellings, 6.7% apartments, and 0.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in North Curl Curl consumes approximately 14.2% of median household income ($15,636 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
North Curl Curl's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 63.2% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 78.3% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.2% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
Around 63.2% of people in the suburb of North Curl Curl are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of North Curl Curl, 2.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.3% of people in the suburb of North Curl Curl are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 1.7% of the suburb of North Curl Curl population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the suburb of North Curl Curl have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of North Curl Curl, 63.2% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 84 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 84th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 25 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 25th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,598 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 45th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 174 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 55 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 53.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 25 public transport stops within the suburb of North Curl Curl.
The suburb of North Curl Curl has 1,598 weekly trips across 55 routes, averaging 228 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 146 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 459 m away and the nearest child care centre 517 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 25 stops nearby, 1,598 weekly trips, access rating 84 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 50 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 50th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 459 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 517 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 901 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 992 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in North Curl Curl is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
North Curl Curl has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 19% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
North Curl Curl's resilient property market has recorded 35 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 100% residential transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in North Curl Curl reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
North Curl Curl's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
The labour market in North Curl Curl demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
North Curl Curl demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
North Curl Curl features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in North Curl Curl was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
North Curl Curl is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
North Curl Curl's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
North Curl Curl has an estimated 4,355 residents, up 1.6% since the 2021 Census, with 46 projects tracked in the area around North Curl Curl.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for North Curl Curl.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12998). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for North Curl Curl from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares North Curl Curl with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
