Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.7 km apart, on the same open data. Curl Curl scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Curl Curl | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 66 | 22 |
| Safety | 68 | 83 |
| Wealth | 97 | 74 |
| Value | 98 | 67 |
| Parks | 40 | 38 |
| Cafés | 60 | 76 |
| Transit | 57 | 93 |
| Green space | 94 | 28 |
| Active & healthy | 88 | 51 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 72 | 74 |
| Median rent | $705/wk | $600/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,888,000 | $3,888,000 |
| Population | 2,364 | 9,186 |
| Full profile | Curl Curl in full | Freshwater in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Freshwater scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Curl Curl and Freshwater have the same median house price.
Curl Curl scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Curl Curl or Freshwater.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →