Montecollum at a glance
Population
67
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Montecollum.
The postcode for Montecollum is 2482 (NSW).
Montecollum (2482) sits in the Byron region of NSW.
Montecollum has roughly 67 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Montecollum's population at 67, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
67
Median age
52
Family households
54%
Lone person
38%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
67
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Montecollum.
Local schools for Montecollum
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Government School Catchment
Goonengerry Public School
Wilsons Creek Public School
Coorabell Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Montecollum.
- What is the Montecollum postcode?
- Montecollum is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- Where is Montecollum?
- Montecollum is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2482, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Montecollum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Montecollum?
- There are 10 schools serving Montecollum on this page, including Goonengerry Public School, Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School, Wilsons Creek Public School.
- What suburbs are near Montecollum?
- Montecollum is close to Goonengerry, Wilsons Creek, Myocum, Mullumbimby Creek, Upper Coopers Creek.
- What is the population of Montecollum?
- The population of Montecollum is approximately 67 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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