Collaroy Plateau West at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
16.0k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Collaroy Plateau West.
The postcode for Collaroy Plateau West is 2097 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Collaroy Plateau West (2097) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Collaroy Plateau West has roughly 15,991 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 West scores 22/100 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 West'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
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Collaroy Plateau West.
Local schools for Collaroy Plateau West
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Government School Catchment
Collaroy Plateau Public School
Wheeler Heights 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 West.
- What is the Collaroy Plateau West postcode?
- Collaroy Plateau West is in the 2097 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Collaroy Plateau West?
- Collaroy Plateau West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $623, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Collaroy Plateau West?
- There are 20 schools serving Collaroy Plateau West on this page, including St Rose Catholic Primary School, Collaroy Plateau Public School, Wheeler Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Collaroy Plateau West?
- Collaroy Plateau West has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Collaroy Plateau West?
- Collaroy Plateau West is close to Collaroy Plateau, Narrabeen, Collaroy, Collaroy Beach, Wheeler Heights.
- What is the population of Collaroy Plateau West?
- The population of Collaroy Plateau West is approximately 15,991 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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