Collaroy, NSW 2097 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Collaroy is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2097, home to 7,944 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 17 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,944
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,372 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,074 /week
- Median family income
- $2,907 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Collaroy Plateau Public School
- Fisher Road School
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
- Dee Why Public School
- Wheeler Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 75 bus stops
- Pittwater Rd Opp Griffith Park
- Pittwater Rd At Anzac Av
- Pittwater Rd At Ocean Gr
- Pittwater Rd At Hadleigh Av
- Pittwater Rd Opp Hadleigh Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 44 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 15.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 61.5% of the 3,875 resolvable premises in Collaroy. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 16.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 61.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 17.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 242 across postcode 2097 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 88 violent offences, 45 theft, 25 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collaroy?
Collaroy (NSW 2097) had 7,944 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Collaroy?
The median advertised rent in Collaroy is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Collaroy?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Collaroy covering government sectors. Nearest include: Collaroy Plateau Public School (0.8 km), Fisher Road School (1.2 km), Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Collaroy?
Collaroy is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (61.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Collaroy?
Across postcode 2097, 242 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (88), theft (45), vehicle theft (25). 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 Collaroy?
In Collaroy, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (15.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Collaroy?
75 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Collaroy centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. 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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