Currawang NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Currawang NSW is 167 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Currawang is $1,292 per week ($67,184 per year). Median rent in Currawang is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Currawang has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Currawang has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currawang is $2,448.

There were 1 recorded offences in Currawang in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Currawang Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Currawang Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,292/wk
$67,184 per year
#287 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
#1513 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,448/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Currawang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (85) Female 48.8% (81)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
167 people · 232.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,714
Family income/wk

Currawang 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Currawang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.2% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.8% 27 dwellings

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

Currawang Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Currawang Religion

No Religion
49.1%
Anglican
20.2%
Catholic
19.6%
Not stated
6.7%
Christian (other)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Currawang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%

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

Currawang Employment

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Employed full-time
45.8% 65 people
Employed part-time
26.8% 38 people
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Unemployed
3.5% 5 people
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Not in labour force
23.9% 34 people

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

Currawang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.7%
Bachelor Degree
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.4%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%

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

Currawang Occupation

Managers
34.7%
Professionals
28.0%
Clerical & Administrative
17.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.7%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Currawang Field of Study

Society & Culture
20.0%
Engineering
18.8%
Management & Commerce
17.5%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Education
8.8%
Health
8.8%
Creative Arts
7.5%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%

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

Currawang Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Currawang Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
15.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Currawang Marital Status

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Married
59.0% 82
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Divorced
8.6% 12
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Widowed
2.9% 4
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Never married
29.5% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Currawang Ancestry

English
36.4%
Australian
24.3%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
10.5%
Other
7.3%
German
3.6%
Dutch
2.0%
Italian
1.6%
Filipino
1.2%
South African
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Currawang School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
27.8%
Secondary — Government
22.2%
Primary — Government
16.7%
Primary — Catholic
16.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
16.7%

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

Currawang Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.0% 3
No need for assistance
99.0% 304

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

Currawang Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.4% 33
Not a volunteer
75.6% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Currawang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
28.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Currawang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.5%
Did not go to work
11.3%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
5.6%

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

Currawang Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.1%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3 vehicles
29.4%
4+ vehicles
16.2%

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

Currawang Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.5%
2 bedrooms
12.1%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
28.8%
5 bedrooms
9.1%

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

Currawang Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
26.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Currawang Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
329
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Currawang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Cancer
13
Arthritis
10
Heart disease
9
Kidney disease
5
Asthma
3

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

Currawang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Currawang Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.8%
Couple — children under 15
41.3%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%
One parent — no children under 15
3.6%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Currawang Military Service

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Previously served
3.7% 5
👤
Never served
96.3% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Currawang Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 18
Did not provide
86.3% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Currawang Children Ever Born

No children
38.8%
1 child
6.1%
2 children
30.6%
3 children
24.5%

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

Currawang When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Currawang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5–14 hours
35.0%
15–29 hours
19.3%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
12.9%

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

Currawang Household Size

1 person
15.9%
2 persons
49.2%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Currawang Where Residents Moved From

Same address
147
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from NSW
5

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

Currawang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Currawang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Currawang Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,449/wk
Median Rent $420/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Currawang

≈ $10,612/month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $2,029/wk
Rent share 17.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Currawang vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Currawang

What is the population of Currawang NSW?

The population of Currawang NSW is 167 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Currawang is ranked #7,456 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Currawang?

The median personal income in Currawang NSW is $1,292 per week, or $67,184 per year.The median household income is $2,449 per week.Family income is $2,714 per week.Currawang is ranked #287 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Currawang?

Median rent in Currawang NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Currawang ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Currawang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currawang NSW is $2,448. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Currawang?

The median age in Currawang NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Currawang a good suburb to live in?

Currawang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 167.The median income is $1,292/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11178. All dollar figures in AUD.