Collector, NSW 2581 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Collector is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2581, home to 376 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 203 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,200 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,160 /week
- Median family income
- $2,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Upper Lachlan Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,967
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Collector Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Goulburn St At Lorn St
- Church St At Lorn St
- Church St Opp Lorn St
- Campbell St At Goulburn St
- Murray St Before Bourke St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
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, 61.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 52 resolvable premises in Collector. 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: 105 across postcode 2581 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 24 other offences, 20 drug offences, 19 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collector?
Collector (NSW 2581) had 376 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Collector?
The median advertised rent in Collector is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Collector?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Collector covering government sectors. Nearest include: Collector Public School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Collector?
Collector 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 Collector?
Across postcode 2581, 105 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (24), drug offences (20), theft (19). 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 Collector?
In Collector, 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 (61.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Collector?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Collector centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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