Median house price
$1.4M
-6.3% change
NSW · Kiama Council
Curramore, 2533
Est. population · Jun 2025
218
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
52
Median income
$2,178/wk
Employment rate
45%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,400,000
Languages at home
3.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Curramore is a quieter smaller community in Kiama Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Distance from the metro area around Sydney is part of the appeal, with regional hubs closer to hand than the city. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Curramore snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$750/wk
Houses $800 · Units $605
Population (ERP)
218
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#146
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
15th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 23.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6495th in Australia
- State rank
- 2070th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #146 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #876 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $800
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 78
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,400,000
- Median price change
- -6.3%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
218(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 48th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in NSW
- 48th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~250), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $2,178
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,572
- Employment rate
- 45%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 71 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 8
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 110 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.9%
Most common offence types
- Fraud44
- Malicious Damage To Property53
- Other Theft40
- Steal From Retail Store38
- Transport Regulatory Offences67
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Curramore Rd At North Curramore Rd
- Jamberoo Action Park, Jamberoo Rd
- Jamberoo Rd At Curramore Rd
- Jamberoo Rd Opp Curramore Rd
- Rutledges Rd Opp Curramore Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 13 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 20/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Shellharbour Hospital (9.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 13.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 301 mm · ~38 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 396 mm · ~50 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 292 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 274 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
August 2026
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure230 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool73 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
March 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Additional Information Requested
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Supporting Development59 BYRNES RUN CURRAMORE 2533Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool73 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park; Passenger transport facility1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation162 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation162 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (major)1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Operational consent issued
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation162 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision978 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support158 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Recreation facility (outdoor)1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
January 2024
- Subdivision978 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1012 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition162 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
January 2023
- Other1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Secondary dwelling144 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
July 2022
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed165 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling; Other73 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Withdrawn
March 2022
- Other1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
February 2022
- Secondary dwelling144 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential developmentCURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
- Dwelling; Change of useNORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
2021· 8 proposals
September 2021
- Shed1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
August 2021
- Secondary dwelling144 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
June 2021
- Earthworks / change in levels1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development134 NORTH CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; DemolitionLot 29 DP103484 162 North Curramore Road CurramoreDetermined
April 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces144 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
March 2021
- Other256 CURRAMORE ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
- Demolition; Other1215 JAMBEROO ROAD CURRAMORE 2533Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
- Member of Parliament
- Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,995
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.0 km away).
Coalition 41.7%Labor 58.3%
3.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- JamberooLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Kiama DownsLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
- MinnamurraLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- Kiama SouthLabor 66.4% · Coalition 33.6% TPP (2025)9.9 km away
- KiamaLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Kiama Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.