Freshwater vs North Curl Curl
The verdict
North Curl Curl is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.85M versus $4.07M in Freshwater. Freshwater has a shorter estimated CBD commute (51 vs 56 min).
Scores
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 81 |
| Transport | 56 | 55 |
| Education | 92 | 90 |
| Liveability | 99 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,186 | 4,288 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,726 | $3,611 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.1% | 57.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.6% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.2 |
Growth: Freshwater Stable · North Curl Curl Stable
Property
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.07M | $3.85M |
| Median unit price | $1.29M | $1.18M |
| House price YoY | 17.1% | 23.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,850 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 75 |
Median price history
Safety
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 23 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 131 | 140 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,905 | 1,329 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,136 | 1,167 |
See the full school list on each profile: Freshwater · North Curl Curl
Transport
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 51 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.8 km | 10.8 km |
Liveability
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 5 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 840 m | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.9 km | 14.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 880 m | 910 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Freshwater | North Curl Curl | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,186 | 4,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,757 | 4,429 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,497 | 4,592 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 0.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Freshwater or North Curl Curl?
Freshwater and North Curl Curl have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Freshwater or North Curl Curl?
North Curl Curl is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.85M versus $4.07M.
Which has better schools, Freshwater or North Curl Curl?
North Curl Curl has a higher average school ICSEA (Freshwater 1136 vs North Curl Curl 1167; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Freshwater or North Curl Curl?
Freshwater has the higher transport score (Freshwater 56/100 vs North Curl Curl 55/100).
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