Collaroy
NSW 2097 · Northern Beaches
7,944 (2021) → 8,080 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Collaroy is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2097, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 44/100, and is right by the coast. Collaroy has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.41%), New Zealand (2.24%), Brazil (1.61%), Italy (1.3%), South Africa (1.21%)
Top languages: Portuguese (1.85%), Italian (1.72%), Spanish (1.32%), Mandarin (1.13%), Greek (0.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1111 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pittwater House SchoolsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1158
Nearby (within 10km)
- Collaroy Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1102
- Fisher Road SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1028
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1045
- St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1134
- Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1018
- Wheeler Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1088
- Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1073
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1098
- St Lucy's, St John's Narraweena campusPrimary · Independent · 2.3km
- Cromer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1089
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5km
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1068
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Collaroy
Is Collaroy safe?
Collaroy has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,266 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Collaroy?
In Collaroy, the median house price is $3.40M and the median unit price is $1.25M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
How far is Collaroy from Sydney CBD?
Collaroy is about 17.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 64 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Collaroy?
Collaroy has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1158 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Collaroy?
Collaroy has a transport score of 44/100 and 23 bus stops.