Curl Curl vs Freshwater
The verdict
Freshwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.09M versus $4.13M in Curl Curl. Freshwater has a shorter estimated CBD commute (51 vs 54 min).
Scores
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 82 |
| Transport | 56 | 56 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,364 | 9,186 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,870 | $2,726 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.1% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 72.7% | 67.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Curl Curl Stable · Freshwater Stable
Property
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.13M | $4.09M |
| Median unit price | $1.36M | $1.28M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,647 | $1,647 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 42 | 76 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 42 | 33 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 42 | 131 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,215 | 1,938 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,137 |
See the full school list on each profile: Curl Curl · Freshwater
Transport
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.5 km | 9.8 km |
Liveability
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 12 |
| Parks | 5 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 560 m | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 12.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 620 m | 880 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,364 | 9,186 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,511 | 9,757 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,444 | 9,497 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Curl Curl or Freshwater?
Curl Curl and Freshwater have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Curl Curl or Freshwater?
Freshwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.09M versus $4.13M.
Which has better schools, Curl Curl or Freshwater?
Freshwater has a higher average school ICSEA (Curl Curl 1088 vs Freshwater 1137; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Curl Curl or Freshwater?
Curl Curl and Freshwater have similar transport scores.
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