Colo Vale

Colo Vale lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of Colo Vale, as estimated by AreaSearch based on analysis of ABS updates and new addresses validated since the 2021 Census, is around 1,565 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a decrease from the previous population estimate of 1,775 people in the 2021 Census, marking an 11.8% drop. AreaSearch's estimate of 1,556 residents is derived from examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and includes an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level results in a density ratio of 23 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Colo Vale has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outperforming non-metro areas. Natural growth contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, significant population growth is forecasted for Colo Vale, with projections indicating an increase of 497 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 48.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Colo Vale, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Colo Vale had an average of three dwelling approvals annually between 2014 and 2018, totaling 18 dwellings over the five-year period. This low development activity reflects Colo Vale's rural nature, with housing needs driving development rather than broad market demand. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national averages, Colo Vale has substantially lower development levels. Recent building activity comprises solely detached dwellings, consistent with the area's rural character favoring larger properties. By 2041, AreaSearch quarterly estimates project an addition of 758 residents in Colo Vale.

If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Colo Vale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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The exceptional employment performance in Colo Vale places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Colo Vale has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% as of June 2025.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 2.5%. Compared to Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.7%, Colo Vale has a lower rate of 2.6%. Workforce participation is higher, at 66.0% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.8 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.9% versus the regional average of 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, while unemployment remained relatively stable. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a slight contraction in employment and an increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Colo Vale's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Colo Vale's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2022. Colo Vale's median income among taxpayers was $50,430 and average income stood at $109,072, compared to Rest of NSW's figures of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $56,789 (median) and $122,826 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Colo Vale cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 37.5% of locals (586 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, leaving disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Colo Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Colo Vale's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.5% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Colo Vale stood at 34.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Colo Vale was recorded at $430, matching the Non-Metro NSW figure. Nationally, Colo Vale's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,100 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Colo Vale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.6% of all households, including 39.3% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 18.7% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Colo Vale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.8%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (35.7%). Educational participation is high at 28.2%, comprising primary education (9.8%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (2.5%).

Colo Vale Public School serves the local area with an enrollment of 160 students, offering balanced educational opportunities typical of Australian schools (ICSEA: 956). The school focuses on primary education; secondary options are available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.2, below the regional average of 13.3, indicating some students may attend adjacent area schools.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Colo Vale has 42 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 distinct routes that facilitate 179 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these transport options is rated highly, with residents usually situated around 144 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are approximately 25 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Colo Vale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Colo Vale faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 70% of its total population (1,093 people) has private health cover, compared to 66.3% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.2 and 8.4% of residents respectively.

68.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.8% across Rest of NSW. As of the latest data (17/05/2021), Colo Vale has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (272 people), which is lower than the 27.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Colo Vale has a cultural diversity below average, with 88.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Colo Vale, comprising 56.4% of people, compared to 57.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.5%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (8.9%).

French (0.9%) is notably overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%, as are Hungarian (0.4%) and Russian (0.5%) groups.

Colo Vale's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Colo Vale has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 13.6% of Colo Vale's population, higher than the Rest of NSW figure. Conversely, the 75-84 cohort makes up 5.7%, lower than the Rest of NSW figure. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group grew from 10.7% to 13.2% of Colo Vale's population, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.5% to 5.7%. However, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.5% to 12.0%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Colo Vale's age profile will change significantly, with the 35-44 group leading this shift by growing by 78% (160 people), reaching a total of 367 from its current figure of 206.