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 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Collinsville's population is estimated at around 1,586 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 90 people (6.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,496 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,535 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Economic Regional Population (ERP) data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 45 persons per square kilometer. Collinsville's 6.0% growth since census positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the SA4 region (7.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and 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, lower quartile growth of national non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with the suburb expected to expand by 5 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 2.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Collinsville experienced limited development activity with an average of three approvals per year from 2016 to 2020, totalling 17 approvals. This low level reflects its rural nature where development is driven by local housing needs rather than broader market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to the Rest of Qld and national averages, Collinsville has much lower development activity. Recent developments have been exclusively detached houses, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. As of 2021, the estimated population per dwelling approval was 1540 people. With stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure in Collinsville may be less intense, favouring buyers.

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

Collinsville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects potentially affecting the area. Major projects include Bowen Basin Gas Pipeline, Collinsville Green Energy Hub, Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement, Isaac And Whitsunday Regions Productive Water Supply. The following details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Collinsville recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Collinsville's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 6.4% in an unspecified past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of June 2025722 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% above Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation at 50.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries include mining, education & training, and accommodation & food. Mining is particularly specialized, with an employment share 9.0 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance, however, is under-represented at 8.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, while labour force decreased by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 4.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8%, labour force expansion of 2.0%, and a unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industries. Applying these projections to Collinsville's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.3% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Collinsville is below the national average. The median income is $44,721 and the average income stands at $59,602. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income is $50,780 and the average income is $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Collinsville would be approximately $50,977 (median) and $67,940 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Collinsville all fall between the 17th and 18th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, 25.8% of the population (409 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the broader area where 31.7% occupy this bracket. While housing costs are modest with 90.2% of income retained, the 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

In Collinsville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 7.1% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 86.1% for houses and 13.8% for other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Collinsville stood at 42.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 18.7% and rented dwellings making up the remaining 38.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,083, which is lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Collinsville was recorded at $200, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure. Nationally, Collinsville's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households at 35.3% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld 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 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 prominent, with 45.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificates (39.7%).

Educational participation is high at 30.5%, including 15.2% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 1.3% pursuing tertiary education. Collinsville's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 265 students, serving distinct age groups with 2 primary and 1 secondary school. The area's educational conditions are varied (ICSEA: 893).

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Collinsville, with notable prevalence of common conditions across younger and older age groups. Approximately 51% (~806 people) have private health cover, compared to 60.4% across the rest of Queensland.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.5%) and mental health issues (7.5%). About 65.2% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 72.7% in the rest of Queensland. Collinsville has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 19.5% (309 people), compared to 12.6% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

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

Collinsville, as per the census data from June 2016, had a cultural diversity index of below average. The population breakdown showed that 79.7% were Australian citizens, with 89.3% having been born in Australia and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 53.3% of the population, slightly lower than the 53.6% recorded across the Rest of Queensland.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 32.3%, English 29.9%, and Scottish 9.1%. Notably, Welsh ancestry was overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.4%. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal ancestry was higher at 6.4% than the regional average of 5.1%, and Filipino ancestry was also relatively high at 2.4%, compared to the regional average of 1.6%.

Collinsville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Collinsville is 42 years, close to Rest of Queensland's average of 41 years but above the Australian median of 38 years. The 0-4 age cohort is over-represented at 7.8% compared to the Rest of Queensland average, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 8.0%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35-44 age group has grown from 10.0% to 11.3%, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 13.8%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 15.3% to 14.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Collinsville. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand by 27 people (12%) from 225 to 253. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 65-74 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.