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Collingwood Heights WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Collingwood Heights, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Collingwood Heights WA is 694 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Collingwood Heights is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Collingwood Heights is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Collingwood Heights has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Collingwood Heights has a population density of 250.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Collingwood Heights is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Collingwood Heights is $1,478.

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Collingwood Heights Population

residents (Census 2021)

Collingwood Heights Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$735/wk

$38,220 per year

#4828 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$323/wk

$1,400 per month

#4026 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,478/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Collingwood Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (350) Female 49.6% (345)

Population Density

250.0

people per km²

694 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Collingwood Heights Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Collingwood Heights Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.0% 103 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.0% 95 dwellings

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

Collingwood Heights Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

7.0%

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

Collingwood Heights Religion

No Religion

53.9%

Anglican

14.7%

Catholic

10.5%

Not stated

7.8%

Christian (other)

5.3%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Collingwood Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Collingwood Heights Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Collingwood Heights Employment

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Employed full-time

38.0% 197 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 122 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.0% 187 people

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

Collingwood Heights Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.9%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.7%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

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

Collingwood Heights Occupation

Professionals

21.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.5%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Managers

10.5%

Labourers

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.4%

Sales Workers

6.3%

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

Collingwood Heights Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.1%

Engineering

16.8%

Education

12.0%

Society & Culture

12.0%

Architecture & Building

9.6%

Health

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Collingwood Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Collingwood Heights Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Collingwood Heights Marital Status

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Married

50.4% 285

↔️

Separated

3.0% 17

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Divorced

9.2% 52

🕊️

Widowed

5.3% 30

👤

Never married

32.2% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Collingwood Heights Ancestry

English

37.2%

Australian

30.3%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

6.1%

Other

4.5%

German

3.6%

Dutch

2.6%

Italian

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Welsh

1.3%

French

0.9%

Chinese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Collingwood Heights School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

21.9%

Primary — Government

17.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.4%

Vocational Education

11.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Pre-school

11.6%

Secondary — Catholic

4.8%

Primary — Catholic

4.1%

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

Collingwood Heights Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 60

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 1,260

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

Collingwood Heights Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.5% 127

—

Not a volunteer

76.5% 413

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Collingwood Heights Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

7.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Collingwood Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Bus

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.6%

Truck

0.9%

Other

0.9%

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

Collingwood Heights Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

31.0%

2 vehicles

42.7%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

10.1%

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

Collingwood Heights Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

5.9%

3 bedrooms

58.9%

4 bedrooms

28.1%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Collingwood Heights Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Collingwood Heights Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,283

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Collingwood Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Collingwood Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Collingwood Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.5%

Couple — no children

29.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Collingwood Heights Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 25

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Never served

95.4% 514

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Collingwood Heights Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 74

—

Did not provide

86.3% 467

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Collingwood Heights Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

30.5%

3 children

22.2%

4 children

3.7%

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

Collingwood Heights When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Collingwood Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Collingwood Heights Household Size

1 person

24.9%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

16.6%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Collingwood Heights Where Residents Moved From

Same address

566

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from overseas

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

Collingwood Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.9%

Step family — no other children

12.2%

Blended family — no other children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Collingwood Heights Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

3,180

total students

Australian Christian College - Southlands Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 987 students

1036

ICSEA

St Joseph's College Catholic

Combined · PP-12 · 675 students

1023

ICSEA

Albany Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 830 students

995

ICSEA

Flinders Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 325 students

973

ICSEA

Spencer Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 303 students

938

ICSEA

Spencer Park Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 60 students

930

ICSEA

OneSchool Global WA - Albany Campus Independent

Combined

Alta-1 College - Collingwood Heights Campus Independent

Secondary

Alta-1 College - Albany Middle School Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Collingwood Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,509/wk

Median Rent $323/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Collingwood Heights

Your weekly income

≈ $6,539/month

Median rent $323/wk

Left after rent $1,186/wk

Rent share 21.4%

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Collingwood Heights vs State & National Average

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Pop: 351 Income: $548/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 352 Income: $756/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Pop: 353 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Pop: 356 Income: $647/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 356 Income: $492/wk Rent: $148/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Collingwood Heights

What is the population of Collingwood Heights WA?

The population of Collingwood Heights WA is 694 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 250.0 people per km².Collingwood Heights is ranked #4,511 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Collingwood Heights?

The median personal income in Collingwood Heights WA is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,509 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Collingwood Heights is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Collingwood Heights?

Median rent in Collingwood Heights WA is $323 per week ($1,400 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Collingwood Heights ranks #4,026 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Collingwood Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Collingwood Heights WA is $1,478. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Collingwood Heights?

The median age in Collingwood Heights WA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Collingwood Heights a good suburb to live in?

Collingwood Heights is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 694.The median income is $735/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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