Curlewis
NSW 2381 · Gunnedah
779 (2021) → 818 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Gunnedah local government area (est. 13,295 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Curlewis is a stable suburb in Gunnedah, NSW 2381, about 312km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $376K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 230km inland. Curlewis has an overall score of 9/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (0.64%), PNG (0.64%), England (0.39%)
Top languages: Croatian (0.77%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.64%), Mandarin (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
No data
No ACARA-registered schools matched to this suburb.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 818 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Curlewis Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 818
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Curlewis
Is Curlewis safe?
Curlewis has a residential safety score of 34/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,682 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Curlewis?
In Curlewis, the median house price is $376K. Median weekly house rent is $510.
How far is Curlewis from Sydney CBD?
Curlewis is about 312.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Curlewis?
Curlewis has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 818 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Curlewis?
Curlewis has a transport score of 0/100.