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Curlewis, NSW 2381

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Strong Growth

Median House

$390,000

market range $350K-$475K

Median Unit

$610,000

Gross Yield (units)

1.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

+6.0%

market range +0.0% to +27.5%

Investment snapshot for Curlewis

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Curlewis market and investor summary

Curlewis (NSW 2381) runs a median house price of $390K. House prices have moved +6.0% over the past year and +36.4% over three years. At 4.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

Demand is softer at 4.3% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.

Living in Curlewis: people, income and schools

About 779 people live in Curlewis, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 40, skewed a little older, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.

Households here earn a median of about $73,000 a year, or roughly $1,400 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.3 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA.

Population
779
+5% over 5yr
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$73,000/yr
Households renting
21%
Family households
79%
Socio-economic rank
3/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 893
Unemployment
2.6%

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Curlewis

What should I check before investing in Curlewis?

Curlewis has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +6.0% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +36.4% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Curlewis?

The median property price in Curlewis, NSW 2381 is $390K for houses and $610K for units.

What rental yield does Curlewis show?

The gross rental yield in Curlewis is 1.7% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Curlewis?

House prices in Curlewis are up 6.0% over the past year and up 36.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Curlewis?

The current vacancy rate in Curlewis is 4.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.

How many people live in Curlewis?

Curlewis has a population of approximately 779 residents, with a median age of 40.

What schools are near Curlewis?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Curlewis. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Curlewis affordable to buy in?

A median house in Curlewis costs about 5.3 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Curlewis's population growing?

The population of Curlewis has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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