Curl Curl, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Curl Curl, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
| Locality | Curl Curl |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Beaches Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.77019 |
| Longitude | 151.29081 |
| Population | 2,418 |
| Density | 2370.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 2096 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 13 km northeast |
Curl Curl is a locality in the Northern Beaches Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,418. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 2370.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km northeast of Sydney. Curl Curl is located at 33.7702°S, 151.2908°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2096.
Curl Curl breathes the sharp, clean scent of the Pacific, a coastal stretch where the land rolls gently towards the sea. It lies 2.1 km south of Dee Why, NSW (from Dee Why, NSW: bearing 176°T), and is situated 13.2 km north-east of Sydney. The dominant character here is the ocean's relentless presence, its rhythm dictating the pace of life, from the dawn surfers already in the water to the evening strollers watching the sun paint the sky in hues of apricot and rose. The sand, a fine, pale gold, stretches wide, meeting dunes tufted with hardy coastal grasses that whisper secrets on the salt-laden breeze. This is a place of open skies and expansive views, where the horizon feels both immense and intimately close, and the air, especially after a sea mist, carries a refreshing coolness that settles on the skin.
The story of Curl Curl is intrinsically linked to its magnificent coastline, a heritage that has drawn people to its shores for generations. Before European settlement, this land was a place of abundance for the traditional custodians, its waterways and bushland providing sustenance. Later, the area's natural beauty and fertile soil attracted early settlers, leading to the development of a modest but resilient local economy. While agriculture once played a role, the undeniable allure of the ocean has firmly established tourism and recreation as the prevailing industries, evident in the bustling surf clubs and the steady stream of visitors drawn to its famed beaches. Curl Curl’s distinctive character is also shaped by its vibrant, active community, a collective spirit that embraces outdoor living and a deep appreciation for the natural environment that defines this beautiful stretch of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Curl Curl, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Curl Curl, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Curl Curl includes the postcode (2096), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Northern Beaches Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Curl Curl is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |