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Collaroy, NSW 2097
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$3,760,000
market range $3.5M-$3.9M
Median Unit
$1,310,000
market range $1.2M-$1.6M
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+1.9%
market range -10.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Collaroy
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Collaroy market and investor summary
In Collaroy, NSW 2097, the median house sells for around $3.8M, on a gross rental yield of 2.8% for houses. House prices have moved +1.9% over the past year and +0.5% over three years. At 2.2% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Collaroy: people, income and schools
About 7,944 people live in Collaroy, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 43, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 72% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $123,000 a year (about $2,370 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 30% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 31 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Collaroy sits about 17 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 65 for walkability and 33 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 7,944
- -0% over 5yr
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $123,000/yr
- Households renting
- 30%
- Family households
- 72%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 31
- avg ICSEA 1104
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Distance to CBD
- 17 km
- Walk score
- 65/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Collaroy
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What should I check before investing in Collaroy?
Collaroy has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Collaroy?
The median property price in Collaroy, NSW 2097 is $3.8M for houses and $1.3M for units.
What rental yield does Collaroy show?
The gross rental yield in Collaroy is 2.8% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Collaroy?
House prices in Collaroy are up 1.9% over the past year and up 0.5% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Collaroy?
The current vacancy rate in Collaroy is 2.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Collaroy?
Collaroy has a population of approximately 7,944 residents, with a median age of 43.
What schools are near Collaroy?
There are 31 schools within roughly 5km of Collaroy. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Collaroy's population growing?
The population of Collaroy has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Collaroy from the CBD?
Collaroy is about 17 km from the CBD.
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