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Colinton NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Colinton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Colinton NSW is 115 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Colinton is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Colinton is $225 per week ($975 per month). Colinton has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Colinton has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Colinton is $2,232.

There were 2 recorded offences in Colinton in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Colinton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Colinton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$849/wk

$44,148 per year

#2798 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,232/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Colinton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (58) Female 49.1% (56)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

115 people · 86.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Colinton Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Colinton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.2% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.8% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Colinton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Colinton Religion

No Religion

29.9%

Anglican

24.8%

Catholic

17.9%

Not stated

14.5%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Colinton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Colinton Employment

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Employed full-time

43.5% 40 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 20 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

30.4% 28 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Colinton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.7%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.9%

Certificate I/II

8.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Colinton Occupation

Managers

33.9%

Professionals

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Labourers

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Colinton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.4%

Society & Culture

23.5%

Engineering

13.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Colinton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Colinton Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

29.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.7%

$4,000+/wk

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Colinton Marital Status

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Married

59.8% 67

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Separated

2.7% 3

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Divorced

7.1% 8

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Widowed

6.3% 7

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Never married

24.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Colinton Ancestry

Australian

41.2%

English

22.8%

Other

9.6%

Scottish

7.4%

Welsh

4.4%

German

3.7%

Maltese

3.7%

Irish

2.9%

Italian

2.2%

New Zealander

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Colinton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Colinton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 14

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Colinton Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.8% 20

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Colinton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

36.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Colinton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Car (passenger)

8.3%

Walked only

8.3%

Did not go to work

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Colinton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.6%

2 vehicles

49.0%

3 vehicles

15.7%

4+ vehicles

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Colinton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

27.3%

3 bedrooms

36.4%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Colinton Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

30.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Colinton Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

206

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Colinton Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Colinton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Colinton Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.2%

Couple — children under 15

21.7%

Couple — no children under 15

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Colinton Military Service

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Previously served

6.2% 6

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Never served

93.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Colinton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 7

—

Did not provide

92.9% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Colinton Children Ever Born

No children

60.0%

2 children

25.0%

3 children

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Colinton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Colinton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.7%

5–14 hours

46.1%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Colinton Household Size

1 person

11.4%

2 persons

63.6%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Colinton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from ACT

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Colinton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.5%

Step family — no other children

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Colinton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Colinton Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,100/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Colinton

Your weekly income

≈ $9,100/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,875/wk

Rent share 10.7%

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Colinton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 58 Income: $769/wk Rent: $185/wk

Burrapine

Pop: 58 Income: $408/wk Rent: $250/wk

Camboon (NSW)

Pop: 58 Income: $833/wk Rent: $665/wk

Cow Flat

Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $120/wk

Isabella

Pop: 58 Income: $593/wk

Jacky Bulbin Flat

Pop: 58 Income: $537/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colinton

What is the population of Colinton NSW?

The population of Colinton NSW is 115 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Colinton is ranked #8,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Colinton?

The median personal income in Colinton NSW is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.Colinton is ranked #2,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Colinton?

Median rent in Colinton NSW is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Colinton ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Colinton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Colinton NSW is $2,232. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Colinton?

The median age in Colinton NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Colinton a good suburb to live in?

Colinton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 115.The median income is $849/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10968. All dollar figures in AUD.