Collinsville (Qld)

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

Collinsville's population is estimated at around 1,605 as of February 2026, reflecting an increase of 109 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 7.3% change from the previous population count of 1,496 people. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,541 following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 46 persons per square kilometer. Collinsville's growth rate is comparable to that of its SA3 area, which grew by 7.8% during the same period. Natural growth contributed significantly to this increase, accounting for about 62.0% of overall population gains.

Other factors such as interstate and overseas migration also played a positive role in Collinsville's population growth. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, population projections indicate lower quartile growth for locations outside capital cities. The suburb of Collinsville (Qld) is expected to expand by 6 persons by the year 2041, reflecting a decrease of approximately 3.2% in total over the 17-year period from 2026 to 2041.

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

Collinsville had 18 dwelling approvals over five years ending in 2021, with an average of three approvals annually. This low development level reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand. Note that yearly growth figures can vary considerably due to the small number of approvals.

Collinsville has significantly less construction activity than Rest of Qld and its development levels are under national averages. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, with a focus on family homes suited to those seeking rural lifestyle and space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1540 people. Population projections show stability or decline, indicating reduced housing demand pressures in Collinsville, which benefits potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Collinsville should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Two projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area: Bowen Basin Gas Pipeline, commenced 2015; Collinsville Green Energy Hub, planned for completion in late 2023; Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement project began in early 2019 with an estimated completion date of mid-2024. Additionally, Isaac And Whitsunday Regions Productive Water Supply project is underway since 2020, expected to be finished by late 2025.

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Employment drivers in Collinsville are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Collinsville has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 7.9%. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.9%.

As of September 2025719 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.9% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Collinsville is lower at 62.8%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Only 2.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 impacts may have influenced this figure. Employment is concentrated in mining (9 times regional average), education & training, and accommodation & food services.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence with only 8.0% employment compared to the regional average of 16.1%. The local job market may offer limited opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force grew by 3.6%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%, labour force expand by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Collinsville's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Collinsville had a median income among taxpayers of $44,721. The average income stood at $59,602. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $49,153 (median) and $65,509 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Collinsville all fall between the 17th and 18th percentiles nationally. The largest segment comprises 25.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (414 residents). 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% consisting of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure, which comprised 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 in the area was $1,083, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Collinsville was recorded at $200, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Collinsville's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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% that are couples with children, 29.1% that are couples without children, and 10.1% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (0.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificates (39.7%). Educational participation is high, with 30.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 15.2% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 1.3% in tertiary education.

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's health data indicates significant challenges, as per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age groups, with approximately 51% of residents having private health cover (around 815 people). The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 10.5% of residents) and mental health concerns (7.5%). Notably, 65.2% of Collinsville residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age individuals face substantial health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has 324 people aged 65 and over, comprising 20.2% of its population. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, aligning with national rankings for 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 born in Australia speaking English only at home (89.3%, 95.1% respectively). Christianity is the predominant religion in Collinsville, accounting for 53.3% of its population, compared to 52.2% in Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.3%), English (29.9%), and Scottish (9.1%).

Notably, Welsh (1.2%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average (0.5%), as are Australian Aboriginal (6.4%, vs 3.9%) and Filipino (2.4%, vs 0.9%).

Collinsville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Collinsville is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41, both being well above the Australian median of 38. The 0-4 cohort is notably over-represented in Collinsville at 7.8%, compared to Rest of Qld's average. Conversely, the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 8.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has grown from 10.0% to 11.0%, while the 55-64 cohort declined from 15.3% to 13.4% and the 45-54 group dropped from 15.3% to 13.5%. Population forecasts for Collinsville indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to expand notably, increasing by 19 people (8%) from 235 to 255. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.