Collaroy Plateau at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
4,805
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Collaroy Plateau.
The postcode for Collaroy Plateau is 2097 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Collaroy Plateau (2097) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
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.
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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 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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,805
Median age
40
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
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)
$800/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
4,805
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
52
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.
18
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Collaroy Plateau.
Local schools for Collaroy Plateau
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Government School Catchment
Wheeler Heights Public School
Collaroy Plateau Public School
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
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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 Plateau.
- 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 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 Plateau?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $623, for units it's $800.
- 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 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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