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Collie

WA 6225 · Collie

7,599 (2021)7,996 est. (2025) · Stable

27
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,599
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
31
Safety score
7
Transport score

Collie is a stable suburb in Collie, WA 6225, about 159km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Collie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 7/100, and is about 44km inland. Collie has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.

159.1 km
To Perth CBD
44.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
30.9 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

7,599
Population
43
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,177
vs NSW median-36.4%
Median taxable income (individual)$56,909/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6225 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher10.4%
Born in Australia81.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,722 / 104 / 108

Top countries of birth: England (3.9%), New Zealand (2.15%), Germany (0.54%), South Africa (0.54%), Philippines (0.53%)

Top languages: Italian (0.38%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.22%), Afrikaans (0.21%), Polish (0.14%), Mandarin (0.13%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

31
Residential

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

52
Break & enter dwelling684/100k
37
Steal from dwelling487/100k
24
Motor vehicle theft316/100k
208
Domestic assault2,737/100k
4
Robbery53/100k
79
Non-domestic assault1,040/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 1,104 (all categories, latest year)14,522 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

13

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

6
Within 10km5 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 929 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 996
  • Fairview Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
  • Amaroo Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
  • Collie Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 920
  • Wilson Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 838

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Allanson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 911

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

7
1Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBrunswick Junction Stn Transwa Brunswick Junction (30.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.8% · vs WA avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Mining
17.8%
Health Care & Social Assistance
10.3%
Retail Trade
8.8%
Education & Training
8.3%
Accommodation & Food Services
7.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
750mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
77 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
55 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
11 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3333 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

3Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCollie Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest vet38.7 km
Nearest airportPerth (159.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

26

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

5
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
33
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

50

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

7
Parks
2
Nature reserves
80
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

34

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

35

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.39
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

15

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.39

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
64
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

2
Christian2 in suburb
Total within 3km2
In this suburb2

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

Stable
Annual growth rate1.28%
Projected population 20418,358
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Collie

Is Collie safe?

Collie has a residential safety score of 31/100, 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 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Collie from Perth CBD?

Collie is about 159.1 km from Perth CBD.

What schools are in Collie?

Collie has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 927 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Collie?

Collie has a transport score of 7/100 and 1 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.