Colongra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21.4k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Colongra.
The postcode for Colongra is 2262 (NSW).
Colongra (2262) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Colongra has roughly 21,411 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.
Colongra scores 0/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Colongra's population at 21,411, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
21,411
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$327/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21,411
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Colongra.
Local schools for Colongra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Budgewoi Public School
Northlakes Public School
Northlakes High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Colongra.
- What is the Colongra postcode?
- Colongra is in the 2262 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Colongra?
- Colongra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2262, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Colongra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $327.
- What schools are in Colongra?
- There are 20 schools serving Colongra on this page, including Budgewoi Public School, Northlakes Public School, Northlakes High School.
- How walkable is Colongra?
- Colongra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Colongra?
- Colongra is close to Halekulani, San Remo, Doyalson North, Doyalson, Buff Point.
- What is the population of Colongra?
- The population of Colongra is approximately 21,411 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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