New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Curban NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Curban, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Curban NSW is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Curban is $927 per week ($48,204 per year). Median rent in Curban is $180 per week ($780 per month). Curban has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Curban has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Curban is $1,863.

There were 5 recorded offences in Curban in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Curban Population

residents (Census 2021)

Curban Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$927/wk

$48,204 per year

#1837 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,863/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Curban Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (64) Female 51.1% (67)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

137 people · 423.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,839

Family income/wk

Curban Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Curban Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.6% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.4% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Curban Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Curban Religion

Catholic

38.5%

Anglican

18.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

12.6%

No Religion

11.9%

Not stated

10.4%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Baptist

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Curban Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Curban Employment

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Employed full-time

63.0% 51 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 14 people

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Not in labour force

19.8% 16 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Curban Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Bachelor Degree

32.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Curban Occupation

Managers

27.5%

Professionals

23.5%

Labourers

17.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.7%

Clerical & Administrative

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Curban Field of Study

Education

27.1%

Agriculture & Environment

20.8%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Health

12.5%

Engineering

10.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Society & Culture

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Curban Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Curban Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

21.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

$4,000+/wk

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Curban Marital Status

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Married

71.4% 75

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Divorced

4.8% 5

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Widowed

2.9% 3

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Never married

21.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Curban Ancestry

Australian

38.0%

English

33.2%

Irish

12.3%

Scottish

9.1%

Italian

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Greek

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Curban School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

56.5%

Secondary — Catholic

17.4%

Pre-school

13.0%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Curban Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Curban Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.2% 35

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Not a volunteer

62.8% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Curban Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Curban How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.1%

Other

8.5%

Truck

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Curban Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.0%

2 vehicles

54.0%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Curban Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.4%

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

37.5%

5 bedrooms

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Curban Population Mobility

4.3%

moved in the last year

20.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Curban Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

257

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Curban Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Curban Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Curban Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.8%

Couple — children under 15

43.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Couple — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Curban Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 5

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Never served

94.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Curban Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 9

—

Did not provide

90.2% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Curban Children Ever Born

No children

44.4%

2 children

29.6%

4 children

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Curban When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Curban Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.1%

5–14 hours

23.7%

15–29 hours

10.8%

30+ hours

23.7%

Did not do domestic work

26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Curban Household Size

1 person

17.4%

2 persons

54.3%

4 persons

17.4%

5 persons

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Curban Where Residents Moved From

Same address

111

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Curban Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Curban Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Curban Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,765/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Curban

Your weekly income

≈ $7,648/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,585/wk

Rent share 10.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $18/wk

Walgett

Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $30/wk

Curban vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatham Valley

Pop: 69 Income: $675/wk Rent: $375/wk

Gidginbung

Pop: 69 Income: $754/wk Rent: $100/wk

Horseshoe Creek

Pop: 69 Income: $787/wk Rent: $238/wk

Lowther

Pop: 69 Income: $710/wk Rent: $355/wk

Rob Roy

Pop: 69 Income: $630/wk Rent: $313/wk

Rocky Plain (NSW)

Pop: 69 Income: $850/wk Rent: $280/wk

Compare Curban

Curban vs Chatham Valley →Curban vs Gidginbung →Curban vs Horseshoe Creek →Curban vs Lowther →

Frequently Asked Questions About Curban

What is the population of Curban NSW?

The population of Curban NSW is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Curban is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Curban?

The median personal income in Curban NSW is $927 per week, or $48,204 per year.The median household income is $1,765 per week.Family income is $1,839 per week.Curban is ranked #1,837 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Curban?

Median rent in Curban NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 10.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Curban ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Curban?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Curban NSW is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Curban?

The median age in Curban NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Curban a good suburb to live in?

Curban is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 137.The median income is $927/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11167. All dollar figures in AUD.