Curraweela NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Curraweela NSW is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Curraweela is $691 per week ($35,932 per year). Curraweela has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Curraweela has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Curraweela is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Curraweela is $2,150.

There were 4 recorded offences in Curraweela in 2024-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Curraweela Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Curraweela Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$691/wk
$35,932 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,150/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Curraweela Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (34) Female 47.7% (31)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
67 people · 101.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Curraweela Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Curraweela Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
78.3% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
21.7% 5 dwellings

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

Curraweela Country of Birth

Australia
84.8%
England
15.2%

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

Curraweela Religion

No Religion
39.7%
Catholic
31.7%
Anglican
11.1%
Uniting Church
7.9%
Buddhism
4.8%
Not stated
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Curraweela Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Curraweela Employment

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Employed full-time
41.5% 27 people
Employed part-time
27.7% 18 people
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Not in labour force
30.8% 20 people

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

Curraweela Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.9%
Certificate III/IV
23.1%
Certificate I/II
11.5%

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

Curraweela Occupation

Professionals
45.8%
Managers
29.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Labourers
12.5%

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

Curraweela Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
30.0%
Health
20.0%
Education
20.0%

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

Curraweela Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Curraweela Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.4%
$4,000+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Curraweela Marital Status

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Married
74.5% 38
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Divorced
5.9% 3
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Never married
19.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Curraweela Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
32.1%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
7.1%
German
3.6%
Italian
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Curraweela School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
36.4%
Vocational Education
36.4%
Primary — Catholic
27.3%

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

Curraweela Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.2% 4
No need for assistance
96.8% 120

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

Curraweela Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.0% 11
Not a volunteer
82.0% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Curraweela Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
55.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Curraweela How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
14.7%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

Curraweela Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
14.8%

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

Curraweela Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.0%
2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
23.3%
5 bedrooms
23.3%

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

Curraweela Population Mobility

17.2%
moved in the last year
40.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Curraweela Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
118
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Curraweela Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Heart disease
3

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

Curraweela Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
15.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Curraweela Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.7%
Couple — no children under 15
35.0%
Couple — children under 15
10.0%
One parent — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Curraweela Military Service

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Previously served
5.2% 3
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Never served
94.8% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Curraweela Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.3% 11
Did not provide
80.7% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Curraweela Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
2 children
27.3%
3 children
36.4%

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

Curraweela When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7
1971–1980
4

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

Curraweela Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
38.7%
15–29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
19.4%
Did not do domestic work
8.1%

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

Curraweela Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
57.7%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Curraweela Where Residents Moved From

Same address
53
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
4

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

Curraweela Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Curraweela Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Curraweela Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Curraweela

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,375/wk
Rent share

Curraweela vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curraweela

What is the population of Curraweela NSW?

The population of Curraweela NSW is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Curraweela?

The median personal income in Curraweela NSW is $691 per week, or $35,932 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Curraweela?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Curraweela NSW is $2,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Curraweela?

The median age in Curraweela NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Curraweela a good suburb to live in?

Curraweela is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 67.The median income is $691/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11180. All dollar figures in AUD.