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Collie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Collie NSW is 177 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Collie is $768 per week ($39,936 per year). Median rent in Collie is $150 per week ($650 per month). Collie has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Collie has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Collie in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Collie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Collie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$768/wk

$39,936 per year

#4169 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Collie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (87) Female 49.7% (86)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

177 people · 719.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,542

Family income/wk

Collie Age Distribution

0-4

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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Collie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.9% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.1% 16 dwellings

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

Collie Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Collie Religion

Catholic

30.5%

No Religion

23.5%

Not stated

16.0%

Anglican

14.4%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.4%

Pentecostal

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Collie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Collie Employment

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Employed full-time

51.9% 56 people

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Employed part-time

21.3% 23 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 6 people

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Not in labour force

21.3% 23 people

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

Collie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.4%

Bachelor Degree

29.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

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

Collie Occupation

Managers

51.0%

Professionals

24.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.2%

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

Collie Field of Study

Engineering

28.2%

Health

17.9%

Society & Culture

17.9%

Education

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.7%

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

Collie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Collie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Collie Marital Status

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Married

80.6% 104

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Widowed

4.7% 6

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Never married

14.7% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Collie Ancestry

Australian

35.4%

English

31.1%

Irish

14.2%

Scottish

13.2%

German

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Collie School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

36.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

Secondary — Government

16.0%

Vocational Education

16.0%

Primary — Government

12.0%

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

Collie Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 300

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

Collie Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.8% 38

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Not a volunteer

67.2% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Collie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Collie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.6%

Did not go to work

14.8%

Walked only

13.1%

Other

6.6%

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

Collie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.4%

2 vehicles

45.3%

3 vehicles

24.5%

4+ vehicles

20.8%

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

Collie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.3%

3 bedrooms

41.8%

4 bedrooms

34.5%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

6+ bedrooms

7.3%

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

Collie Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

21.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Collie Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

281

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Collie Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Collie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Collie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.1%

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Collie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 15

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Did not provide

86.6% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Collie Children Ever Born

2 children

35.9%

3 children

41.0%

4 children

23.1%

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

Collie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

24.3%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.7%

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

Collie Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

14.5%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Collie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from NSW

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

Collie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Collie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Collie Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Collie

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,193/wk

Rent share 11.2%

Collie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Warraderry

Pop: 89 Income: $575/wk Rent: $185/wk

Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina - NSW)

Pop: 89 Income: $345/wk Rent: $210/wk

Dirnaseer

Pop: 89 Income: $756/wk Rent: $140/wk

Glenbawn

Pop: 89 Income: $1,166/wk Rent: $270/wk

Goobarragandra

Pop: 89 Income: $778/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hobbys Yards

Pop: 89 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $160/wk

Compare Collie (NSW)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Collie

What is the population of Collie NSW?

The population of Collie NSW is 177 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Collie is ranked #7,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Collie?

The median personal income in Collie NSW is $768 per week, or $39,936 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.Collie is ranked #4,169 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Collie?

Median rent in Collie NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Collie ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Collie?

The median age in Collie NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Collie a good suburb to live in?

Collie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 177.The median income is $768/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 10975. All dollar figures in AUD.