Colinton, NSW 2626 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Colinton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2626, home to 115 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 296 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 115
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $2,100 /week
- Median personal income
- $849 /week
- Median family income
- $2,374 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Snowy Monaro Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,232
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Bredbo Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- 4327 Monaro Hwy
- 4332 Monaro Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 70.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 28 resolvable premises in Colinton. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 14 across postcode 2626 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 48% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 violent offences, 3 theft, 3 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Colinton?
Colinton (NSW 2626) had 115 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Colinton?
The median advertised rent in Colinton is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Colinton?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Colinton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bredbo Public School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Colinton?
Colinton is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Colinton?
Across postcode 2626, 14 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (3), theft (3), property damage (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Colinton?
In Colinton, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (70.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Colinton?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Colinton centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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