Collaroy at a glance
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
7,944
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Collaroy.
The postcode for Collaroy is 2097 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Collaroy (2097) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Collaroy has roughly 7,944 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Collaroy scores 70/100 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's population at 7,944, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,944
Median age
43
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$623/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
7,944
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
180
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
70
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Collaroy.
Local schools for Collaroy
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Government School Catchment
Collaroy Plateau Public School
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Wheeler Heights Public School
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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.
- What is the Collaroy postcode?
- Collaroy is in the 2097 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Collaroy?
- Collaroy 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $623, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Collaroy?
- There are 20 schools serving Collaroy on this page, including Collaroy Plateau Public School, Narrabeen Lakes Public School, St Rose Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Collaroy?
- Collaroy has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Collaroy?
- Collaroy is close to Collaroy Beach, Narrabeen, Collaroy Plateau West, Collaroy Plateau, Wheeler Heights.
- What is the population of Collaroy?
- The population of Collaroy is approximately 7,944 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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 →
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