Question 1

Is Curl Curl a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Curl Curl is a compact Northern Beaches suburb centred on its beach and the tidal lagoon. The sweeping sand and adjacent parkland draw surfers, families and walkers, and coastal paths link to Freshwater and Dee Why. Streets close to the sand show a mix of original weatherboard cottages and renovated beach homes, with low-rise apartments on main approaches. The vibe is relaxed and outdoorsy, local sports fields and community spaces are active at weekends, and regular bus services connect residents to nearby village centres and the wider peninsula.

The community of 2,364 people has a median age of 40 and is weighted towards couple families with children, who make up 57.5% of families; owner-occupiers account for 77.5% of homes and median household income is $3,870 a week. Council-led works are improving coastal access, walking and cycling links and local sports facilities, alongside accessibility upgrades to the boardwalk and coastal restoration at the beach. Whether Curl Curl suits you comes down to how much you value close beach access, outdoor amenities and a suburb shaped around families.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Curl Curl?

Accepted Answer

Renting in Curl Curl looks mixed against what a typical local household earned at the most recent Census. A house rent of $2,500 a week would take about 64.6% of that weekly household income, which is a large share of income. A unit rent of $1,100 a week would take about 28.4% of the weekly household income, a moderate share and close to the commonly used 30% marker for housing pressure. For renters, houses are notably more stretched against local incomes than units.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Curl Curl a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit rents in Curl Curl jumped 11.3% over the past year, the largest movement among the available figures. House values also rose, up 8.6% over the 12 months, a solid gain, while house rents increased by 4.2%, a modest rise.

If rental income is your priority, the strong rise in unit rents is the most relevant figure here; if capital growth is what matters, the increase in house values is the number to consider. Whether that mix suits your goals and circumstances is for you to judge.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	5
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$2500	$1100
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.2%	11.3%

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