Collaroy Beach at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
16.0k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Collaroy Beach.
The postcode for Collaroy Beach is 2097 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Collaroy Beach (2097) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Collaroy Beach has roughly 15,991 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Side by side
Compare Collaroy Beach with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Collaroy Beach scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Collaroy Beach's population at 15,991, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
15,991
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$623/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,991
Median age: 41
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Collaroy Beach?
A local agent who actually sells in Collaroy Beach will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Collaroy Beach?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Collaroy Beach, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Collaroy Beach?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Collaroy Beach
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
76
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Collaroy Beach.
Local schools for Collaroy Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Collaroy Plateau Public School
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Wheeler Heights Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Collaroy Beach.
- What is the Collaroy Beach postcode?
- Collaroy Beach is in the 2097 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Collaroy Beach?
- Collaroy Beach is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2097. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Collaroy Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $623, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Collaroy Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Collaroy Beach on this page, including Collaroy Plateau Public School, Narrabeen Lakes Public School, Pittwater House Schools.
- How walkable is Collaroy Beach?
- Collaroy Beach has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Collaroy Beach?
- Collaroy Beach is close to Collaroy, Collaroy Plateau West, Collaroy Plateau, Narrabeen, Wheeler Heights.
- What is the population of Collaroy Beach?
- The population of Collaroy Beach is approximately 15,991 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
For Sale
For Rent
Collaroy Beach
Buying
Selling
Side by side
Compare Collaroy Beach vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Collaroy Beach?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Collaroy Beach: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide