North 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 North Curl Curl, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
| Locality | North 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 | -33.76323 |
| Longitude | 151.29098 |
| Population | 4,055 |
| Density | 2777.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2099 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 14 km north-northeast |
North Curl Curl is a locality in the Northern Beaches Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,055. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 2777.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km north-northeast of Sydney. North Curl Curl is located at 33.7632°S, 151.2910°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2099.
North Curl Curl unfolds as a stretch of coastline where the land surrenders to the insistent rhythm of the Pacific. It lies 1.4 km south of Dee Why, NSW (from Dee Why, NSW: bearing 173°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-north-east of Sydney. Here, the sandstone cliffs, weathered by millennia of salt spray and wind, form a rugged boundary, their ochre tones deepening under the midday sun. Behind them, a tapestry of native bushland, rich with the scent of eucalypt and the hum of unseen insects, tumbles towards the ocean. The air itself carries a clean, sharp tang, a constant reminder of the vastness of the water that shapes this place. The curve of the beach, a pale crescent against the deep blue, is often punctuated by the white flash of breaking waves, a ceaseless conversation between sea and shore. Even on a quiet day, there's a sense of elemental power here, a raw beauty that feels ancient and enduring.
The history of North Curl Curl is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land itself. Long before European settlement, this coastline was a place of sustenance and passage, its resources a vital part of Indigenous life. Later, the area began to develop as a desirable coastal retreat, its beaches drawing those seeking respite from the growing city to the south. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the small-scale fishing that once sustained early residents, remains tied to the coast and the lifestyle it offers. Today, North Curl Curl is known for its vibrant surf culture and the natural beauty that draws both permanent residents and day-trippers alike, a place where the echoes of the past are carried on the ocean breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North 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 North Curl Curl, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North Curl Curl includes the postcode (2099), 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 North 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. |