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Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has an estimated 14,423 residents, up 3.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 17 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 14,423 as of August 2026. Compared with the 13,980 people counted in the 2021 Census, the area has grown by 443 people (3.2%). That estimate combines the ABS estimated resident population of 14,229 as of June 2025 with 103 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
Residents show a fairly standard age composition, with a median age of 41. The area is exceptionally well educated and very affluent, although its population growth has been limited. Described as an enchanting coastal part of NSW, it offers scenic natural beauty, breathtaking ocean views, pristine beaches, lush parks and stunning clifftop walks, with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Its cafes, restaurants and boutique shops provide a range of dining and shopping options, while its excellent schools and sporting facilities make it an appealing choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Latest population estimate date: Aug 2026
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 17 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 14,423 as of August 2026. Compared with the 13,980 people counted in the 2021 Census, the area has grown by 443 people (3.2%). That estimate combines the ABS estimated resident population of 14,229 as of June 2025 with 103 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
Residents show a fairly standard age composition, with a median age of 41. The area is exceptionally well educated and very affluent, although its population growth has been limited. Described as an enchanting coastal part of NSW, it offers scenic natural beauty, breathtaking ocean views, pristine beaches, lush parks and stunning clifftop walks, with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Its cafes, restaurants and boutique shops provide a range of dining and shopping options, while its excellent schools and sporting facilities make it an appealing choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Latest population estimate date: Aug 2026
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 12,409 in 2001 and 14,229 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 14,423 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 14.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 30.2%.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for education and the 93rd for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau is $870 a week, up 7.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 10% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.2%.
10% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $976 in 2017, $1,298 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $560 in 2017, $808 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Idaline Street, Collaroy Plateau NSW 2097 | $4,100,000 | 14 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 57 Fuller Street, Collaroy Plateau NSW 2097 | $3,250,000 | 13 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2/26 Wetherill Street, Narrabeen NSW 2101 | $1,025,000 | 13 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 92 Essilia Street, Collaroy Plateau NSW 2097 | $2,500,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 41 Claudare Street, Collaroy Plateau NSW 2097 | $2,486,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 5 Hay Street, Collaroy NSW 2097 | $5,750,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 11/26 Wetherill Street, Narrabeen NSW 2101 | $1,014,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 12 Park Street, Collaroy NSW 2097 | $3,160,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 25/2 Jenkins Street, Collaroy NSW 2097 | $1,650,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 48 Collaroy Street, Collaroy NSW 2097 | $2,007,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 26 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 14 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $1,916,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $870 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.90m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.19m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,916,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 26 Jun 2026 to 14 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,298 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -2.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $808 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Warringah | $880 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Warringah, over 12 months | +5.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Northern Beaches | $960 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Northern Beaches, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 158 tracked applications: 73 approved, 31 under assessment, 54 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 10 projects in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau (1 under construction) and 121 more in the surrounding area.
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with basement parking. 814sqm site with northeast aspect and direct ocean views, flexible E1 Local Centre zoning.
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses.
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing development at the corner of Pittwater Road and Ocean Grove, Collaroy. DA2023/1395 lodged with Northern Beaches Council proposes demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of 3 ground-floor retail tenancies and 22 apartments (2-3 bedrooms) with basement parking (29 resident, 5 visitor, 19 retail…
Luxury beachfront development featuring 34 two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, located just 50 metres from Collaroy Beach. Designed by Gartner Trovato Architects with interiors by Coco Republic, built by Lords Group. Features resort-style amenities including gym, sauna, surfboard storage, and BBQ areas.
Improvements to Wakehurst Parkway between Frenchs Forest Road, Frenchs Forest and Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen. The project includes intersection upgrades, lane widening, new shared paths, and flood mitigation in partnership with Northern Beaches Council to enhance safety, efficiency, and flood resilience. Main construction commenced in June 2026.
White Rock, formerly marketed as the East Quarter Collaroy Stage 1 Eastbank project, is a completed mixed use beachfront building at 1 Eastbank Avenue in Collaroy on Sydneys northern beaches.
State Significant Development application SSD-97833960 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 58 multi-dwelling houses and a 72-apartment residential flat building, including 5-7% affordable housing, plus concurrent rezoning from industrial land to R3 Medium Density Residential with an 18 m height control.
Cromer Heights Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision on the elevated slopes of Cromer Heights. The project has delivered 28 new residential lots with modern family homes now largely completed or under construction, adding low density housing supply close to local parks, schools and the Cromer golf precinct.
A major mixed-use residential development comprising 280 apartments, including dedicated affordable housing units for key workers, across multi-storey residential towers with ground-floor retail, basement parking, and community wellness facilities.
Coastal protection infrastructure project involving construction of new rock seawalls, beach access stairs with handrails, and stormwater drain rebuilding at Ramsay and Stuart Streets, Collaroy.
Completed dual-occupancy duplex development delivering two luxury 4-bedroom homes on adjoining lots at 141 and 143 Fisher Road North in Cromer, delivered by Rawson Homes and now held as established dwellings.
Boutique luxury beachfront apartment building comprising 26 high end residences opposite Collaroy Beach, with large balconies and panoramic ocean views.
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Estimated completion year of the 61 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 5, 2026 20, 2027 20, 2028 6, 2029 1, 2030 3, 2031 2, 2032 0, 2033 1, 2034 1, 2035 2. 30 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 158 substantial development applications lodged in and around Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau over the past 5 years, 128 in the last 12 months; 31 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 4, 2023 5, 2024 10, 2025 12, 2026 (to Oct) 126.
Key application 1010 Pittwater Road, Collaroy Multi-Resi | $16m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 158 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 128 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.5 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 35 | ABS building approvals | 47th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 73 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 31 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 include: Montecito Collaroy (Construction); 1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use (Approved); 1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development (Dev. Approval); Bathers Collaroy (Completed); and Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen) (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 38th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, placing the area among the bottom 18% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 area has seen 49 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2's current population of 14,423 has been supported by 35 approvals on average over recent years.
The Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 has seen 2.5 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 610 people in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 35, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 has seen 177 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,423 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,493 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 89th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 13,980 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 443 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.13 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 was estimated to be approximately 14,423 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 14,229 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The collaroy - collaroy plateau sa2 has added approximately 443 people and shown a 3.17% increase from the 13,980 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is estimated at 3,492 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.0% per annum.
Population growth in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (86.6%), Natural increase (13.4%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 86.6% of overall population gains.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 59th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 26.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 41 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 at 41 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 41 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau is 4 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 13.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 12.3% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.1% of the population in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.1% of the population in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $69,505 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $112,876 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,601 | 2021 Census, weekly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,066 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 43.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,039 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 12.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is approximately $73,939. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $69,505.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is approximately $120,077. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $112,876.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is approximately $73,939 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,505 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is approximately $120,077 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $112,876 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2's households (~30.2% / 1,471 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 30.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is $2,601/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is $3,039/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is $1,066/wk.
The Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2's median income among taxpayers is $69,505 and the average income stands at $112,876, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $73,939 (median) and $120,077 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is $9,475 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The collaroy - collaroy plateau sa2's disposable income is $9,475 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has been broadly consistent with national averages.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,252 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 11,519 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,514 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 has approximately 8,252 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.1%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 stands at 3.1%, which is 1.1 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are construction (13.0% of employment), professional & technical (12.8%), and health care & social assistance (12.2%). Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is 71.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The collaroy - collaroy plateau sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 13.0% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.
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The collaroy - collaroy plateau sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 4% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 35.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 20.2% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
35.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
30.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The collaroy - collaroy plateau sa2 ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (25.4%), Certificate (20.2%), Advanced Diploma (13.3%).
29.2% of the population in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.3% in primary school, 8.4% in secondary school, 5.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is 1135, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,488 students.
The collaroy - collaroy plateau sa2 includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau features high concentrations of couples with children, with an average household size in line with Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 21.1% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 38.9% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.6% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,875 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,029 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 76.0% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 had 4,875 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.2% to an estimated 5,029 households today.
The average household size in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 76.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (21.1%), group households (2.9%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,705 family households, couples with children account for 38.9% of all households, couples without children at home 26.6%, and single parent families 9.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 34.6% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 21.1% of all households in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.9% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 26.0% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 13.4% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 86.6% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.6% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 13.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.0% born overseas.
The main religion in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau was found to be Christianity, which makes up 54.9% of people in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau are English, comprising 29.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 24.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 9.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Serbian at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.5%).
26.0% of the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
13.4% of the population in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.5% of the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
88.6% of the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 26.5% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 36.6% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 58.1% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.9% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $600 | 2021 Census, weekly | 97th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 71st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 71st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
In the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, 36.6% of homes are owned outright, 36.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 26.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 58.1% of dwellings in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 are houses.
In the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, 37.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 stands at 36.6%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is $3,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is $1,796, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 26.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 26.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 23.1% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 consists of 58.1% detached houses, 4.4% semi-detached dwellings, 37.0% apartments, and 0.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau consumes approximately 15.9% of median household income ($11,262 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau show attached dwellings contributing 25% of approvals compared to 42% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 75% of applications versus 58% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 74.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 94th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 75.2% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.2% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
Around 74.1% of people in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, 4.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.4% of people in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.5% of the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.4% of people in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2, 74.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 93 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 82 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 64th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 6,086 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 84th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 174 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 63 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 44.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 82 public transport stops within the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2.
The Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 has 6,086 weekly trips across 63 routes, averaging 869 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 172 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 514 m away and the nearest school 544 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 82 stops nearby, 6,086 weekly trips, access rating 93 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 39 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 39th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 514 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 544 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 667 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 700 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 812 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 975 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 127 places in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, about 6.0 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, placing the area among the bottom 18% of areas assessed nationally.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's sought-after property market has recorded 217 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 100% residential transactions.
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.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has been broadly consistent with national averages.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 4% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau features high concentrations of couples with children, with an average household size in line with Greater Sydney.
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 displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has an estimated 14,423 residents, up 3.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (122031693). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
