Colebee

NSW 2761 • Greater Sydney

4,914
Population (2021)
$60,996
Median Income
3.48 km²
Area
$620/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalGrowth SuburbFamily-FriendlyNew DevelopmentAffluent

About Colebee

Colebee is a contemporary residential suburb in Sydney's north-west growth corridor, situated within the City of Blacktown local government area approximately 45 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. With a population of 4,914 and a median age of 33, it is a young, family-oriented community that has seen significant residential development in recent years. The suburb's median household income of around $3,200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $3,000 reflect the newer, high-quality housing stock and aspirational demographic it attracts.

Colebee is one of the most culturally diverse suburbs in the Blacktown region, with large Indian and Filipino communities among the top ancestries and the majority of residents having parents born overseas. The suburb is characterised by modern estate housing with generous block sizes, appealing to families seeking space within commuting distance of Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Residents have access to local schools, growing amenities along Richmond Road, and public transport via Schofields railway station and the North West Metro.

Colebee falls under postcode 2761 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blacktown electorate.

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📍 Location

Postcode
2761
Urban Area
Blacktown - North
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.72°, 150.86°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.48 km²
Elevation
38m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Shop M1 799 Richmond Road Colebee 2761 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Colebee, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Richmond Road, Colebee • SHR #01877

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Colebee by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Colebee Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Colebee" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$620
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
3.7 people
Median Age
33 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,931
Census 2021
4,914
154.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$56,368
Income 2021
$60,996
8.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,464
Born Overseas 2,297

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 549
  • 2. Philippines 511
  • 3. Fiji 190
  • 4. China 120
  • 5. New Zealand 120
  • 6. South Africa 65
  • 7. Pakistan 64
  • 8. Sri Lanka 61
  • 9. South Korea 36
  • 10. England 35

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 893
Filipino 832
Australian 812
English 637
Chinese 295
Irish 158
Italian 109
Maltese 101
Scottish 92
Samoan 83

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

905
Both parents born in Australia
3,398
Both parents born overseas
434
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.4%
No Religion
16.3%
Hinduism
13.8%
Islam
6.5%
Sikhism
5.5%
Buddhism
1.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
447 (9.1%)
5-14 years
865 (17.6%)
15-19 years
328 (6.7%)
20-24 years
316 (6.4%)
25-34 years
682 (13.9%)
35-44 years
990 (20.1%)
45-54 years
642 (13.1%)
55-64 years
419 (8.5%)
65-74 years
180 (3.7%)
75-84 years
43 (0.9%)
85+ years
7 (0.1%)

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