Collaroy Plateau

NSW 2097 • Greater Sydney

4,805
Population (2021)
$55,692
Median Income
1.22 km²
Area
$800/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffluentBeachsideLeafyEstablished

About Collaroy Plateau

Collaroy Plateau is a prestigious residential suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, perched on the ridgeline above Collaroy and Long Reef, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD within the Northern Beaches Council area. With a population of 4,805, the suburb is compact at just 1.22 square kilometres and is dominated by large family homes with a high rate of owner-occupancy. Median household income is exceptionally high, reflecting the area's affluent demographic, with a median mortgage of over ,400 per month and median rent of 00 per week among the highest in the region.

Residents enjoy close proximity to the surf beaches of Collaroy and Long Reef Aquatic Reserve, as well as the Long Reef Golf Club and its scenic headland walks. The suburb is strongly family-oriented, with a high proportion of school-aged children and a diverse range of nearby schools including Catholic and independent options. Its elevated position offers views towards the ocean and surrounding bushland, while the nearby Collaroy village strip and Westfield Warringah Mall provide convenient shopping and dining within easy reach.

Collaroy Plateau falls under postcode 2097 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wakehurst electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2097
Urban Area
Manly - Warringah
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.73°, 151.29°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.22 km²
Elevation
96m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Collaroy Plateau by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Collaroy Plateau Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$800
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,467
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,767
Census 2021
4,805
0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$45,500
Income 2021
$55,692
22.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,591
Born Overseas 1,099

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 303
  • 2. New Zealand 101
  • 3. China 67
  • 4. Italy 59
  • 5. South Africa 57
  • 6. Scotland 35
  • 7. United States 31
  • 8. Ireland 30
  • 9. Germany 23
  • 10. Philippines 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,946
Australian 1,744
Irish 574
Scottish 495
Italian 360
German 173
Chinese 136
Dutch 103
New Zealander 77
Serbian 70

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,320
Both parents born in Australia
1,537
Both parents born overseas
825
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.4%
No Religion
38.7%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
282 (5.9%)
5-14 years
789 (16.4%)
15-19 years
390 (8.1%)
20-24 years
283 (5.9%)
25-34 years
365 (7.6%)
35-44 years
669 (13.9%)
45-54 years
825 (17.2%)
55-64 years
574 (11.9%)
65-74 years
365 (7.6%)
75-84 years
206 (4.3%)
85+ years
72 (1.5%)

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