Curl Curl (NSW)

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Based on demographic evaluations from official updates and recent address checks by Districts, the suburb of Curl Curl is home to roughly 2,526 residents as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 162 people (6.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,364 individuals. This change is calculated from a total resident count of 2,525, which was determined by analyzing the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population figures alongside postal address confirmations. The current population translates to a density of 1,958 persons per square kilometer, a figure that ranks higher than most nationwide areas analyzed by Districts. The growth rate of 6.9% in the suburb of Curl Curl since the 2021 census was faster than both the wider SA3 territory (3.7%) and the SA4 territory, representing the strongest local expansion. This population increase was mostly fueled by international arrivals, which were responsible for about 65.0% of the overall gains in recent times.

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The employment landscape in Curl Curl features a highly skilled labor pool, with technology jobs standing out as a major component of the local economy. According to Districts data on statistical areas, the area experienced steady job retention over the last twelve months and maintained a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. By March 2026, the local labor force included 1,436 employed individuals, and the regional unemployment figure stood at 1.1% lower than the 4.1% rate recorded for Greater Sydney. Workforce participation in Curl Curl was relatively typical at 72.1%, slightly above the 69.1% level seen in Greater Sydney. Census survey results indicated that 54.0% of residents worked from home, although this figure may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.

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The suburb of Curl Curl's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The suburb of Curl Curl's median income among taxpayers is $69,285 and the average income stands at $123,924, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,435 (median) and $136,713 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Curl Curl, between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $4000+ earnings band captures 49.1% of the community (1,240 individuals), differing from patterns across the surrounding region where - dominates with . The substantial proportion of high earners ( above /week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. After housing costs, residents retain of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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Residential architecture at the time of the last Census consisted of 75.6% standalone houses and 24.5% semi-detached properties, townhomes, and apartments, compared to Sydney's broader split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Ownership rates were elevated compared to the Sydney average, with 36.9% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were split between mortgaged buyers (40.1%) and renters (23.0%). The median mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney average at $3,775 per month, and the median weekly rent was $705, compared to Sydney figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, home loan repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents sit well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 83.0%, consisting of couples with children at 48.8%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent homes at 7.8%. The remaining 17.0% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 14.2% and share houses at 3.2%. The median occupancy size is 3.0 individuals per dwelling, which is larger than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.

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Educational outcomes are exceptionally high, with 46.0% of residents aged 15 and over having finished a university degree, compared to national and state rates of 30.4% and 32.2%. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the workforce well for knowledge-driven industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training has been completed by 24.5% of the population aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 14.5%.

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Public transit data shows there are 31 active bus stops operating locally, which are serviced by 32 unique routes that provide 2,050 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 117 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel out of the area to work. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 85%, while 6% use buses and 4% walk. Car ownership is high, averaging 1.7 vehicles per household, which is above the Sydney average. A significant 54.0% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health metrics show excellent outcomes across the community, based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates compiled by Districts. There is a low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets, and the share of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the population (1,912 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The local area has an above-average level of cultural diversity, with 9.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 24.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 40, residents are slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a clear concentration of people in the 45 - 54 age group (17.7% locally) and a smaller proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (8.7%). The proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national benchmark of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 14.5% to 16.1% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group has grown from 12.3% to 13.4%. In contrast, the 5 to cohort decreased from to and the to cohort fell from to . Demographic projections suggest the age structure will change by . The to age cohort is expected to increase by people () from to . The combined cohorts aged and over will account for of the total population growth, pointing to an aging profile, while the to and to age brackets are expected to decline.

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Curl Curl currently has an estimated 133 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 92 children aged 0-2 and 61 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 115 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 204. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 11.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.