Collector
NSW 2581 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
376 (2021) → 393 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (est. 64,911 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Collector is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2581, about 202km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $968K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 104km inland. Collector has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2581 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.46%), South Africa (1.86%), Scotland (1.33%), New Zealand (0.8%), PNG (0.8%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.33%), Mandarin (1.06%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Very small population (under 500) — per-resident rates aren't shown and no safety score is calculated, but the raw incident counts below are still accurate.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
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 March 2026
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Collector Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Entertainment Scene
No data
Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Collector
What are property prices in Collector?
In Collector, the median house price is $968K. Median weekly house rent is $545.
How far is Collector from Sydney CBD?
Collector is about 201.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Collector?
Collector has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1038 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Collector?
Collector has a transport score of 0/100.