Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's population is around 14,222 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 242 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,980 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,155 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,443 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's 1.7% growth since census positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 76.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 357 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 630 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has seen approximately 36 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25181 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved in FY-26 to date. The population decline during this period suggests that new supply is meeting demand, offering varied options for buyers.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $782,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. Commercial development has been minimal this financial year, with $322,000 in approvals registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau records 13.0% less building activity per person and ranks at the 50th percentile nationally, suggesting established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options across price brackets.

The area has approximately 361 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. Given stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may be lessened, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Eighteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Montecito Collaroy, 1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development, 1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use, and Cromer Village Green (Proposed Mixed-Use Precinct). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has a highly educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% in September 2025. In this period, 8,039 residents were employed, matching Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.0%. Notably, 44.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include construction, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Construction is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 3.2%, compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area's predominantly residential nature suggests limited local job opportunities. In the year leading up to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.5% and employment fell by 1.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from May-25 estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.0% in five years and 13.9% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is $65,091 and the average is $104,080 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This places it among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $70,858 and the average will be around $113,301, factoring in an 8.86% increase since financial year 2023 as per Wage Price Index growth. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, between the 84th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.2% of the population (4,295 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (43.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the district. Housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.1% houses and 41.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.9% and rented ones at 26.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 76.0% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Collaroy-Collaroy Plateau trail regional benchmarks with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 41.5% in the SA4 region as of 2016 census data. Bachelor degrees lead at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 20.2%. Educational participation is notably high with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2018 data.

This includes 9.3% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 79 active transport stops in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, with a mix of buses. These stops are served by 60 individual routes, collectively providing 5,648 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 172 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 7% using buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average.

High percentage of residents work from home, 44.5% (2021 Census). Service frequency averages 806 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 71 weekly trips per stop.

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (10,396 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, impacting 6.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively. 75.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,609 people), higher than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Collaroy-Collaroy Plateau has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 13.4% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 26.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Collaroy-Collaroy Plateau, comprising 54.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.3% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, English (29.2%) and Australian (24.0%) are substantially higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 17.8%, respectively. Irish ancestry also stands out at 9.4%. Other ethnic groups with notable representation include French (0.8%), Serbian (0.6%), and New Zealand (1.0%).

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented at 13.2%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the population of Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has changed since the previous census. The 15-24 age group increased from 12.7% to 14.9%, and the 75-84 age group grew from 5.3% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group declined from 13.1% to 11.5%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 12.4% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 172%, adding 608 residents to reach a total of 963 residents. This growth is driven entirely by demographic aging, as residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of the anticipated population growth. However, population declines are projected for the 55-64 age group and the 45-54 age group.