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Currowan

NSW 2536 • New South Wales

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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2536
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Currowan by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Currowan Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Currowan" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
72
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.