NSW · Camden Council
Currans Hill, NSW, 2567
Desirability index
#601 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Currans Hill is a smaller suburban community in the Camden area, home to around 5,541 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,890 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 341.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $735, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 5,541
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,170
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 1,854
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 69.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 166 / 74 / 23
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 153
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,890
- Against the person
- 522
- Against property
- 791
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 341.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -1.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions278
- Fraud238
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment165
- Malicious Damage To Property163
- Steal From Retail Store136
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 981
- Currans Hill Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
60 public transport stops in this suburb
- Currans Hill Dr After William Mannix Av
- Currans Hill Dr Opp Tramway Dr
- Currans Hill Dr Opp William Mannix Av
- Glendfield Dr Opp Elizabeth Throsby Reserve
- Glenfield Dr Opp Field Pl
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
107 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Signage; Home business; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool15 Oaklawn Street CURRANS HILLUnder Assessment
- Subdivision187 TURNER ROAD CURRANS HILL 2567Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Subdivision8 FLANEUR AVENUE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Pathways and paving; Supporting Development9 GOODE PLACE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 FURLONG DRIVE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision8 FLANEUR AVENUE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Pathways and paving; Supporting Development9 GOODE PLACE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure15 MANNING PLACE CURRANS HILL 2567Withdrawn
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool6 OAKLAWN STREET CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 MCGRATH PLACE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure13 ASHFORD CIRCUIT CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision8 FLANEUR AVENUE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Pathways and paving9 GOODE PLACE CURRANS HILL 2567Withdrawn
- Demolition; Subdivision175 TURNER ROAD CURRANS HILL 2567Operational consent declined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 PLOWMAN ROAD CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Subdivision187 TURNER ROAD CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool40 CHARLES BABBAGE AVENUE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
January 2025
- Advertising and signage; Building identification sign10 TRAMWAY DRIVE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Advertising and signage; Building identification sign10 TRAMWAY DRIVE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)61 TRAMWAY DRIVE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 HARRIET PLACE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 ASCOT DRIVE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool2 WILLIAM MANNIX AVENUE CURRANS HILL 2567Rejected
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 NEWMARKET STREET CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision8 CAULFIELD CLOSE CURRANS HILL 2567Withdrawn
- Subdivision8 CAULFIELD CLOSE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop; Neighbourhood shop; Neighbourhood supermarket7 IANDO WAY CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool19 CAULFIELD CLOSE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies12 SADDLE CLOSE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool2 WILLIAM MANNIX AVENUE CURRANS HILL 2567Rejected
January 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation33 LAKESIDE STREET CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
2023· 17 proposals
November 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure8 FURLONG DRIVE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport4 MUNDAY PLACE CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure; School; Infrastructure347 NARELLAN ROAD CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 VANNON CIRCUIT CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop; Neighbourhood shop; Neighbourhood supermarket7 IANDO WAY CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 NEWMARKET STREET CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
August 2023
- Shed12 MANOOKA ROAD CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing11 OAKLAWN STREET CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing4 MILL STREET CURRANS HILL 2567Determined
2022· 15 proposals
15 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop (2)
- Narellan Rd after Hartley RdBus stop
- Narellan Rd after Tramway DrBus stop
- Parking (3)
- Playground
- Shelter (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boyd ReservePark
- Charles Throsby reservePark
- Currans Hill ParkPark
- Elizabeth Throsby ReservePark
- Jack Nash ReservePark
- Lakeside ParkPark
- Manooka ReservePark
- Parkside ReservePark
- Sedgwick ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 18.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #601 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Currans Hill Dr After William Mannix Avtransport
- Currans Hill Dr Opp Tramway Drtransport
- Currans Hill Dr Opp William Mannix Avtransport
- Glendfield Dr Opp Elizabeth Throsby Reservetransport
- Glenfield Dr Opp Field Pltransport
- Boyd Reservegovernmentpark
- Charles Throsby reservegovernmentpark
- Currans Hill Parkgovernmentpark
- Elizabeth Throsby Reservegovernmentpark
- Jack Nash Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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