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New South Wales · Postcode 2327
Kurri Kurri postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 120 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Kurri Kurri at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Kurri Kurri ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kurri Kurri vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kurri Kurri | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,254 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,417 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2327 covers Kurri Kurri, an inland suburb of Sydney about 120 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Cessnock.
According to the 2021 Census, Kurri Kurri has a population of 6,174 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,254, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 713 (11.5% of residents).
Housing in Kurri Kurri includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,417, with 2,430 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kurri Kurri scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Kurri Kurri include Kurri Kurri High School, Kurri Kurri Public School and Holy Spirit Primary School.
Kurri Kurri is part of the Lower Hunter statistical area in New South Wales.
Kurri Kurri details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2327 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 6,174 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,254/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $636/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,417 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1219/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,430 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 713 (11.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.816667 |
| Longitude | 151.483333 |
| Distance from Sydney | 120 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Lower Hunter |
| Local Government | Cessnock |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
| State Electorate | Cessnock |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,121 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 760 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,590 (25.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,502 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,190 (19.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 807 (13.1%) |
| Asthma | 723 (11.7%) |
| Diabetes | 446 (7.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 360 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 224 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 212 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 88 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 163 (6.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 915 (38.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 829 (34.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 474 (19.9%) |
Schools in Kurri Kurri
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kurri Kurri. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.