Cromer vs Collaroy Plateau
Cromer (median $2,415,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Collaroy Plateau ($2,900,000). Over the past year, Cromer (+5.3%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Collaroy Plateau (+3.6%) on house-price growth.
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Cromer and Collaroy Plateau side by side
| Measure | Cromer | Collaroy Plateau |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,415,000 | $2,900,000 |
| Median unit | $686,000 | $480,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.3% | +3.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1290/wk |
| Unit rent | $820/wk | $875/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,030 | 4,805 |
| Median age | 41 | 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 Plateau scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cromer (1104) sits above Collaroy Plateau (1094).
- For buyers
- Cromer is the lower entry point at $2,415,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Cromer carries both higher gross yield (2.48% vs 2.31%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Cromer edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1094).
Cromer vs Collaroy Plateau: common questions
Is Cromer or Collaroy Plateau cheaper to buy in?
Cromer has the lower median house price at $2,415,000, roughly 17% below Collaroy Plateau ($2,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cromer or Collaroy Plateau?
Over the past 12 months, Cromer grew +5.3% vs +3.6% in Collaroy Plateau, a gap of 1.7 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 Cromer or Collaroy Plateau have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cromer scores 1104 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, Cromer or Collaroy Plateau?
Collaroy Plateau scores 18/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Cromer or Collaroy Plateau?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in Cromer vs 2.31% in Collaroy Plateau. 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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