Collaroy Plateau, NSW 2097
Northern Beaches CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2097
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Median house price
$2,900,000
+3.6% over the past year.
Median of 74 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Collaroy Plateau at a glance
- Median unit
- $480,240
- Weekly rent
- $1,290
- Houses · units $875
- Population
- 4,805
- Median age 40
Prices: Median of 74 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2097), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Collaroy Plateau
Houses change hands at $2,900,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (74 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $480,240, roughly 83% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.6%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $580,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2097)
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What to know about Collaroy Plateau
Collaroy Plateau (2097) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW. The median house here is $2,900,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.6% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Collaroy Plateau has roughly 4,805 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Collaroy Plateau scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,125 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Collaroy Plateau
Schools serving Collaroy Plateau: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 18/100
- Transit
- 10/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Collaroy Plateau's population at 4,805, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 87%
- Lone person
- 12%
- Owner occupied
- 86%
- Renter occupied
- 12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.31% (median rent $1290/wk against a $2,900,000 price tag). Units yield 9.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.31%
- On the $2,900,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.47%
- On the $480,240 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +3.6%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
44 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,125 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Collaroy Plateau
- What is the median house price in Collaroy Plateau?
- The median house price in Collaroy Plateau, NSW 2097 is $2,900,000 (median of 74 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $480,240. Annual growth is +3.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Collaroy Plateau?
- A useful starting point is the Collaroy Plateau median house price of $2,900,000 (units $480,240). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Collaroy Plateau a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Collaroy Plateau is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $1,290 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2097), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,900,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Collaroy Plateau is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Collaroy Plateau postcode?
- Collaroy Plateau is in the 2097 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Collaroy Plateau?
- Collaroy Plateau is a suburb in the Northern Beaches Council area, NSW 2097.
- What is the average rent in Collaroy Plateau?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1290, for units it's $875.
- What schools are in Collaroy Plateau?
- There are 20 schools serving Collaroy Plateau on this page, including St Rose Catholic Primary School, Wheeler Heights Public School, Collaroy Plateau Public School.
- How walkable is Collaroy Plateau?
- Collaroy Plateau has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Collaroy Plateau?
- Collaroy Plateau is close to Collaroy Plateau West, Narrabeen, Collaroy, Wheeler Heights, Collaroy Beach.
- What is the population of Collaroy Plateau?
- The population of Collaroy Plateau is approximately 4,805 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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