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Currowan

NSW 2536 • New South Wales

72
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
165.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Currowan

Currowan is a small rural locality on the South Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 200 kilometres south of Sydney near the Shoalhaven–Eurobodalla border. With a recorded 2021 population of just 72 residents, it is one of the smallest communities in the region, characterised by bushland acreage and undulating coastal hinterland. The locality sits inland from Batemans Bay, surrounded by state forest and National Park land that forms part of the greater South Coast bushland corridor. Currowan gained wider attention during the catastrophic 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfires, which severely impacted the area.

Life in Currowan is deeply rural and off-the-beaten-path, attracting residents who value privacy, space, and a close connection to the natural environment. The surrounding Currowan State Forest and nearby Murramarang National Park offer outstanding bushwalking, wildlife watching, and access to the region's dramatic coastline. Batemans Bay, around 30 kilometres to the east, provides the nearest shopping, schools, and services. The community is small and self-reliant, drawing people who seek a quiet rural retreat within a few hours of Canberra or Sydney.

Currowan falls under postcode 2536 and is governed by the Eurobodalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2536
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Eurobodalla
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
South Coast
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.67°, 150.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
165.17 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2536

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2536, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,266
Median 2023–24
$48,336
▲ 26.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,873

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2536; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No rail access; nearest station Bomaderry (~90 km north)
By Car (Peak)
2 h 45 min via Princes Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 h 30 min

🛣️ Canberra CBD approx 2 h drive via Kings Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no walkable amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
72
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
228.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
145.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
422.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
2.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
226 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.7%
View all 62 offence types for Eurobodalla →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Currowan NSW? +

Currowan is a small rural locality on the NSW South Coast, approximately 200 km south of Sydney and about 30 km west of Batemans Bay.

What happened to Currowan in the 2019–2020 bushfires? +

The Currowan Fire, which began in November 2019, was one of the largest fires in the 2019–2020 Black Summer season, burning through extensive areas of the South Coast including land near the Currowan locality.

What is the nearest town to Currowan? +

Batemans Bay is the nearest major town, approximately 30 km to the east, offering shopping, schools, and medical services.

What is the population of Currowan NSW? +

The 2021 Census recorded only 72 residents in Currowan, making it one of the smallest localities on the NSW South Coast.

Is Currowan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Currowan is part of the Eurobodalla 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.

What is the population of Currowan? +

Currowan had a population of 72 at the 2021 Census.