Collingwood
VIC 3066 • Greater Melbourne
About Collingwood
Collingwood is a vibrant inner-city suburb located just 2 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, within the City of Yarra. Despite its compact footprint of just 1.27 square kilometres, it is home to around 9,179 residents, making it one of the denser urban neighbourhoods in Victoria. The suburb skews young, with a median age of 33, and is highly educated and well-paid — median household income of around 10,800 per year reflects a concentration of professionals, creatives, and young couples. The population is notably cosmopolitan, with nearly half of residents having at least one parent born overseas.
Collingwood is synonymous with Melbourne's creative and cultural scene, anchored by the bustling Smith Street strip — lined with independent bars, restaurants, vintage shops, and galleries — and the lively Johnston Street precinct. The suburb is home to the historic Collingwood Football Club, the iconic Collingwood Arts Precinct, and a thriving live music and nightlife culture. Excellent tram connections to the city, close proximity to Fitzroy and the CBD, and a steady supply of converted warehouse apartments and terrace houses make it one of Melbourne's most sought-after addresses for young professionals and urban lifestyle seekers.
Collingwood falls under postcode 3066 and is governed by Yarra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles170 Smith Street Collingwood 3066 VIC
Schools
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7 Stanley Street
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1/7 McCutcheon Way
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19 Cambridge Street
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46 Otter Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 398
- 2. New Zealand 329
- 3. Vietnam 284
- 4. China 161
- 5. United States 136
- 6. Malaysia 97
- 7. Ireland 73
- 8. Scotland 65
- 9. Canada 61
- 10. Greece 60
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)