Currowan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Currowan NSW is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Currowan is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Currowan is $150 per week ($650 per month). Currowan has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Currowan has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currowan is $1,625.

There were 2 recorded offences in Currowan in 2024-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Currowan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Currowan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$756/wk
$39,312 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 1.1 per bedroom

Currowan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.7% (43) Female 40.3% (29)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
72 people · 165.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Currowan Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Currowan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.4% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.6% 10 dwellings

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

Currowan Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Currowan Religion

Not stated
44.1%
No Religion
27.9%
Anglican
16.2%
Catholic
7.4%
Christian (other)
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Currowan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Currowan Employment

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Employed full-time
45.0% 18 people
Employed part-time
17.5% 7 people
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Not in labour force
37.5% 15 people

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

Currowan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%

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

Currowan Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Currowan Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Architecture & Building
50.0%

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

Currowan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Currowan Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Currowan Marital Status

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Married
62.9% 39
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Separated
6.5% 4
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Divorced
6.5% 4
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Never married
24.2% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Currowan Ancestry

Australian
29.0%
English
26.1%
Scottish
15.9%
Other
7.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.8%
German
5.8%
Irish
5.8%
Dutch
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Currowan School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Currowan Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
18.5% 17
No need for assistance
81.5% 75

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

Currowan Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.5% 9
Not a volunteer
77.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Currowan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Currowan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Currowan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
26.7%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
26.7%

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

Currowan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
22.2%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
22.2%

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

Currowan Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
24.3%
moved in the last 5 years
39.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Currowan Indigenous Population

5.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
70
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Currowan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
4
Lung condition
4
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Currowan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
19.5%
$300-$399/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
22.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Currowan Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
25.6%
One parent — no children under 15
15.4%
Couple — children under 15
12.8%
One parent — children under 15
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Currowan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 5
Did not provide
86.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Currowan Children Ever Born

2 children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Currowan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
7.7%

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

Currowan Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Currowan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from NSW
7

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

Currowan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Currowan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Currowan Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.3%

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

If you earn X in Currowan

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,308/wk
Rent share 10.3%

Currowan vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Currowan

What is the population of Currowan NSW?

The population of Currowan NSW is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Currowan?

The median personal income in Currowan NSW is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Currowan?

Median rent in Currowan NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Currowan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Currowan NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Currowan?

The median age in Currowan NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Currowan a good suburb to live in?

Currowan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 72.The median income is $756/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% 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: 11182. All dollar figures in AUD.