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Currawarna NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Currawarna NSW is 199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Currawarna is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in Currawarna is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Currawarna has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Currawarna has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currawarna is $1,083.

There were 8 recorded offences in Currawarna in 2025-26, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Currawarna Population

residents (Census 2021)

Currawarna Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$815/wk

$42,380 per year

#3337 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Currawarna Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (105) Female 48.0% (97)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

199 people · 186.4 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Currawarna 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Currawarna Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.9% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.1% 32 dwellings

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

Currawarna Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Currawarna Religion

No Religion

41.2%

Catholic

24.1%

Anglican

13.6%

Christian (other)

6.0%

Not stated

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.0%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Othr Protestnt

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Currawarna Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Currawarna Employment

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Employed full-time

45.3% 58 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 30 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

28.1% 36 people

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

Currawarna Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.1%

Bachelor Degree

31.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

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

Currawarna Occupation

Professionals

41.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.4%

Managers

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Sales Workers

9.8%

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

Currawarna Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

22.9%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Health

14.6%

Society & Culture

14.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

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

Currawarna Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Currawarna Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

16.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Currawarna Marital Status

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Married

47.6% 69

↔️

Separated

2.8% 4

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Divorced

6.2% 9

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Widowed

2.8% 4

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Never married

40.7% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Currawarna Ancestry

Australian

39.9%

English

31.0%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

11.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

German

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Currawarna School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.2%

Primary — Catholic

14.6%

Secondary — Government

14.6%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Pre-school

10.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

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

Currawarna Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.1% 8

✅

No need for assistance

97.9% 374

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

Currawarna Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.6% 33

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Currawarna Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

68.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Currawarna How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.1%

Did not go to work

8.2%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Truck

4.1%

Walked only

4.1%

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

Currawarna Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.9%

2 vehicles

44.3%

3 vehicles

22.9%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Currawarna Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.9%

3 bedrooms

52.5%

4 bedrooms

32.8%

5 bedrooms

9.8%

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

Currawarna Population Mobility

18.5%

moved in the last year

30.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Currawarna Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

371

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Currawarna Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

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

Currawarna Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Currawarna Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.5%

Couple — no children

19.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Currawarna Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 5

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Never served

96.5% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Currawarna Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 13

—

Did not provide

90.7% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Currawarna Children Ever Born

No children

48.1%

2 children

17.3%

3 children

28.8%

4 children

5.8%

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

Currawarna Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

26.2%

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

Currawarna Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

30.6%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

20.8%

5 persons

9.7%

6+ persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Currawarna Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Currawarna Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Currawarna Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Currawarna Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Currawarna

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,625/wk

Rent share 13.3%

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Currawarna vs State & National Average

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Pop: 100 Income: $1,237/wk Rent: $515/wk

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Pop: 100 Income: $916/wk Rent: $127/wk

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Pop: 100 Income: $488/wk Rent: $280/wk

Galambine

Pop: 100 Income: $1,583/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 100 Income: $820/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 100 Income: $599/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Currawarna

What is the population of Currawarna NSW?

The population of Currawarna NSW is 199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Currawarna is ranked #6,970 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Currawarna?

The median personal income in Currawarna NSW is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Currawarna is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Currawarna?

Median rent in Currawarna NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Currawarna ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Currawarna?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currawarna NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Currawarna?

The median age in Currawarna NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Currawarna a good suburb to live in?

Currawarna is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 199.The median income is $815/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 11179. All dollar figures in AUD.