Colo Heights, NSW 2756 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Colo Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2756, home to 336 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,607 /week
- Median personal income
- $656 /week
- Median family income
- $1,924 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Hawkesbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Colo Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- 3285 Putty Rd
- 3222 Putty Rd
- 3201 Putty Rd
- 3192 Putty Rd
- 3356 Putty Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 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), 53.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 75 resolvable premises in Colo Heights. 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: 1,818 across postcode 2756 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 573 violent offences, 398 theft, 230 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Colo Heights?
Colo Heights (NSW 2756) had 336 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Hawkesbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Colo Heights?
The median advertised rent in Colo Heights is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Colo Heights?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Colo Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Colo Heights Public School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Colo Heights?
Colo Heights 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 Colo Heights?
Across postcode 2756, 1,818 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (573), theft (398), property damage (230). 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 Colo Heights?
In Colo Heights, 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 (53 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Colo Heights?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Colo Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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