Collaroy vs Collaroy Plateau
Collaroy Plateau (median $2,900,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Collaroy ($3,487,500). Over the past year, Collaroy Plateau (+3.6%) ran 6.7 percentage points ahead of Collaroy (-3.1%) on house-price growth.
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Collaroy and Collaroy Plateau side by side
| Measure | Collaroy | Collaroy Plateau |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,487,500 | $2,900,000 |
| Median unit | $480,240 | $480,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.1% | +3.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1290/wk | $1290/wk |
| Unit rent | $875/wk | $875/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,944 | 4,805 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1125 mm | 1125 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Collaroy scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collaroy (1098) sits above Collaroy Plateau (1094). Collaroy Plateau skews owner-occupied (86%), Collaroy runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Collaroy Plateau is the lower entry point at $2,900,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Collaroy Plateau carries both higher gross yield (2.31% vs 1.92%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Collaroy edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1094). Collaroy Plateau also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Collaroy vs Collaroy Plateau: common questions
Is Collaroy or Collaroy Plateau cheaper to buy in?
Collaroy Plateau has the lower median house price at $2,900,000, roughly 17% below Collaroy ($3,487,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Collaroy or Collaroy Plateau?
Over the past 12 months, Collaroy Plateau grew +3.6% vs -3.1% in Collaroy, a gap of 6.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Collaroy or Collaroy Plateau have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collaroy scores 1098 vs 1094 in Collaroy Plateau. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Collaroy or Collaroy Plateau?
Collaroy scores 70/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Collaroy or Collaroy Plateau?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.31% in Collaroy Plateau vs 1.92% in Collaroy. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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