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Curlwaa

NSW 2648 • New South Wales

496
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
39.10 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversideAgriculturalRemote
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About Curlwaa

Curlwaa is a small locality on the New South Wales side of the Murray River in far south-western New South Wales, approximately 4 kilometres east of Wentworth within the Wentworth Shire. It is historically significant as the site of the first government irrigation scheme in New South Wales, established in 1890, and its agricultural character continues today. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 496, spread across around 39 square kilometres of irrigated pastoral and agricultural land.

The locality is notable for the Abbotsford Bridge, which spans the Murray River between Curlwaa and Yelta in Victoria — the northernmost crossing point on the Murray before the South Australian border. The Silver City Highway and Calder Highway pass through the area, connecting it easily to Wentworth and the Victorian city of Mildura approximately 16 kilometres to the south. Residents access services in Wentworth and Mildura, with the Murray River offering recreational fishing, boating, and camping opportunities.

Curlwaa falls under postcode 2648 and is governed by the Wentworth Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2648
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wentworth
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.47°, 141.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
39.10 km²
Population Density
13 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Curlwaa for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$550K
9 sales · ▲ 22.2% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2648

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2648, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,291
Median 2023–24
$46,380
▲ 27.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,951

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2648; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink Coach — Broken Hill / Sydney (via Wentworth and Mildura connections) Varies significantly

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
1050 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest coach connection from Wentworth or Mildura
By Car (Peak)
10 hr 30 min - 11 hrs (approx.)
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 - 10 hr 30 min

🛣️ Very remote location. Nearest regional city is Mildura (VIC), approx. 16km south via Calder Highway.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no local services; all errands require driving to Wentworth or Mildura.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
496
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wentworth Local Government Area, which contains Curlwaa. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
435.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
397.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
358.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
384.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Wentworth →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curlwaa known for? +

Curlwaa is known as the site of the first government irrigation scheme in New South Wales, established in 1890, and for the historic Abbotsford Bridge — the northernmost crossing point on the Murray River before the South Australian border.

How far is Curlwaa from Wentworth? +

Curlwaa is approximately 4 kilometres east of Wentworth, making it a short 5-minute drive. The Victorian city of Mildura is approximately 16 kilometres to the south.

Does Curlwaa have public transport? +

Curlwaa has no local public transport. Residents rely on private vehicles to access services in Wentworth or Mildura, Victoria, which is the nearest regional centre.

What is the population of Curlwaa? +

According to the 2021 Census, Curlwaa has a population of 496 residents across approximately 39 square kilometres of irrigated agricultural land in Wentworth Shire.

Is Curlwaa a good place to live? +

Curlwaa offers a quiet, rural riverside lifestyle in far south-western New South Wales, suited to those working in agriculture or seeking peace near the Murray River. Access to services relies on Wentworth and Mildura.

What is the postcode for Curlwaa? +

The postcode for Curlwaa, New South Wales is 2648.

What is the median house price in Curlwaa? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $550,000, up 22.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Curlwaa a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Curlwaa is part of the Wentworth LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.