Collinsville (Qld)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Collinsville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Collinsville's population is estimated at around 1,500 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 4 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,496 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,499 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 43 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population of the suburb by 11 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 31 people.

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

Collinsville had 3 dwelling approvals annually from 2017 to 2021, totalling 17. The low development levels reflect the modest housing needs and limited construction activity typical of rural areas like Collinsville. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of Qld and national averages, Collinsville has much lower development activity. All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, reflecting the area's rural character with larger properties being common. With an estimated 3078 people per dwelling approval, Collinsville's development environment is quiet and low-activity. Stable or declining population forecasts may reduce housing pressure in Collinsville, benefiting buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Collinsville may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Collinsville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. Two projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact this region. Major projects include Bowen Basin Gas Pipeline, Collinsville Green Energy Hub, Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement Project, and Isaac And Whitsunday Regions Productive Water Supply. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Collinsville faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Collinsville has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, significantly represented by manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 8.1% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In December 2025694 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.1%, slightly above Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was lower than standard at 60.8% compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Only 2.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Key industries for employment among residents were mining, education & training, and accommodation & food. The area had a notable specialization in mining with an employment share nine times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance had limited presence at 8.0% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over the 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while the labour force grew by 3.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.7%, labour force increase by 1.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide insights into potential future demand within Collinsville. These projections indicate that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Collinsville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 30, 2023 shows median income in Collinsville suburb was $44,721 with average income at $59,602. This is lower than Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ended June 30, 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $49,801 (median) and $66,373 (average) as of March 2026. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Collinsville fall between the 17th and 18th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 25.8% of Collinsville's population (387 individuals) have income within $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to Regional Qld where 31.7% fall in this bracket. Housing costs are modest with 90.2% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 26th percentile nationally.

Collinsville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Collinsville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.9% houses and 7.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Collinsville stood at 42.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.7% and rented ones at 38.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Collinsville was $200, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Collinsville's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Collinsville features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.6% of all households, including 22.6% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households at 35.3% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Collinsville faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (0.4%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 45.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificates (39.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.2% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 1.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Collinsville is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Collinsville faces substantial health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 51% of Collinsville's total population (~762 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low. The most common medical conditions are arthritis, impacting 10.5% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 7.5%. Conversely, 65.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Collinsville has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (322 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Collinsville is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Collinsville's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 79.7% of its population being citizens, 89.3% born in Australia, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Collinsville, comprising 53.3% of people, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.3%), English (29.9%), and Scottish (9.1%).

Notably, Welsh (1.2%) and Australian Aboriginal (6.4%) populations in Collinsville are higher than the regional averages of 0.5% and 3.9%, respectively. The Filipino population is also notably higher at 2.4%.

Collinsville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Collinsville is 42 years, which is close to Regional Queensland's average of 41 years but higher than Australia's median of 38 years. Comparing with Regional Queensland's average, the 25-34 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.1% locally while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 8.4%. From the 2021 Census to present, the population of the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 6.7%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 10.0% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 15.3% to 13.4% and the 55-64 group dropped from 15.3% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for Collinsville in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand by 28 people (13%), from 211 to 240, while the 35-44 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.