North Curl Curl
NSW 2099 · Northern Beaches
4,288 (2021) → 4,429 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Curl Curl is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2099, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.83M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is right by the coast. North Curl Curl has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (8.56%), USA (1.52%), New Zealand (1.45%), South Africa (1%), Italy (0.82%)
Top languages: Portuguese (1.05%), Mandarin (0.86%), Italian (0.82%), German (0.75%), Spanish (0.72%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1124 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1212
- Curl Curl North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Luke's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1169
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1098
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1088
- Stewart House SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
- Harbord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1136
- Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1018
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1138
- St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1068
- Fisher Road SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1028
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1097
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Curl Curl
Is North Curl Curl safe?
North Curl Curl has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,399 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Curl Curl?
In North Curl Curl, the median house price is $3.83M and the median unit price is $1.59M. Median weekly house rent is $1,250.
How far is North Curl Curl from Sydney CBD?
North Curl Curl is about 14.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 56 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Curl Curl?
North Curl Curl has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1165 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Curl Curl?
North Curl Curl has a transport score of 55/100 and 23 bus stops.