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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's population is approximately 14,219 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 239 people, a 1.7% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 13,980. This change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 14,155 in June 2024 and an additional 10 validated new addresses post-Census date. The population density stands at 3,442 persons per square kilometer, placing Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 1.7% growth since census is within 1.5 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.2%), reflecting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration drove population growth, contributing approximately 76.6% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 using a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead with demographic trends, projections suggest an overall population decline over this period. According to this methodology, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's population is expected to decrease by 357 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 85 and over age group 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-25, around 181 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. This suggests new supply is meeting demand despite a falling population.

The average expected construction cost for these dwellings is $1,197,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment. In FY-26, $322,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has 13.0% less building activity per person and ranks at the 50th percentile nationally, though recent years show accelerating building activity. This suggests an established area with potential planning limitations.

Recent construction comprises 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across price brackets. The location has approximately 361 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature. With stable or declining population forecasts, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Eighteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These 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 projects likely to be most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.6%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau had an unemployment rate of 3.6% with professional services being strongly represented in its well-educated workforce as of June 2021. By June 2025, the area's unemployment rate decreased to 4.2%, which was 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate at that time.

The number of residents employed increased from 7,893 in June 2021 to 8,104 in June 2025, while the labour force participation rate rose from 66.5% to 67.1%. The leading employment industries among residents were construction, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Construction had an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing had a limited presence with 3.2% compared to the regional figure of 5.3%. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.0%, and employment decreased by 1.0%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.9 percentage points.

In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% over the same period. As of Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.0% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

The Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $62,125 and an average of $101,706 in the financial year 2022. This places it among the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $69,959 and an average of $114,531 based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 84th and 92nd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.2% of the population falls within the $4000+ range, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominates at 30.9%. The area has a substantial proportion of high earners (43.6% above $3,000/week), indicating strong economic capacity. Housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings 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

In Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, as per the latest Census, 58.1% of dwellings were houses while 41.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is similar to Sydney's metropolitan area which had 57.6% houses and 42.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged properties at 36.9% and rented ones at 26.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with Sydney's metro average, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to Sydney's $592. Nationally, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $600 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with 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 show that 35.6% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university degrees, compared to 41.5% in the SA4 region. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15 years and over holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (20.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. 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

The analysis shows that there are currently 53 operational public transport stops in the Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau area. These stops cater to a variety of bus routes, with a total of 59 individual routes serving these locations. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 5,481.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 173 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 783 trips daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 103 weekly trips per individual stop.

Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (10,195 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.4% and 6.2% of residents respectively. A majority, 75.2%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.7%. As of 2021, 18.4% of the population is aged 65 and over (2,609 people). Senior health outcomes align closely with those of 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 had a cultural diversity level above average, with 13.4% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 26.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Collaroy-Collaroy Plateau, comprising 54.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism was represented at 0.3%, similar to Greater Sydney's figure.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.2%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (9.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French residents made up 0.8% (versus the regional average of 1.1%), Serbian residents comprised 0.6%, and New Zealand residents accounted for 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 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 aged 15-24 has grown from 12.7% to 14.9%, and the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has declined from 13.1% to 11.5%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 172%, adding 608 residents to reach 963. This growth is due entirely to demographic aging, as residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups.