Collie, WA 6225 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Collie is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6225, home to 7,599 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Boyup Brook local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 159 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,599
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,177 /week
- Median personal income
- $574 /week
- Median family income
- $1,524 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Collie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,263
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Collie Senior High School
- Amaroo Primary School
- St Brigid's School
- Wilson Park Primary School
- Fairview Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Collie
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 5 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 17 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 72.3% of the 3,675 resolvable premises in Collie. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 72.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collie?
Collie (WA 6225) had 7,599 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Collie local government area.
What is the median rent in Collie?
The median advertised rent in Collie is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Collie?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Collie covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Collie Senior High School (0.5 km), Amaroo Primary School (0.9 km), St Brigid's School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Collie?
Collie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (72.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Collie?
Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Collie?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Collie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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