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Colo Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Colo Vale NSW is 1,775 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Colo Vale is $796 per week ($41,392 per year). Median rent in Colo Vale is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Colo Vale has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Colo Vale has a population density of 27.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Colo Vale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Colo Vale is $2,100.

There were 16 recorded offences in Colo Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Colo Vale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Colo Vale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$796/wk

$41,392 per year

#3649 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$430/wk

$1,863 per month

#1360 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Colo Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (884) Female 50.1% (886)

Population Density

27.0

people per km²

1,775 people · 65.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,031

Family income/wk

Colo Vale 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)

Colo Vale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.4% 206 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.6% 280 dwellings

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

Colo Vale Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

4.2%

Canada

0.6%

Croatia

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

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

Colo Vale Religion

No Religion

42.1%

Catholic

22.3%

Anglican

20.7%

Not stated

5.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Baptist

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Colo Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Colo Vale Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

20.0%

Portuguese

14.3%

Macedon

11.4%

Spanish

11.4%

Croatian

8.6%

French

8.6%

German

8.6%

Greek

8.6%

Other

8.6%

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

Colo Vale Employment

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Employed full-time

41.1% 528 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 307 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 27 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.9% 423 people

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

Colo Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Colo Vale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Professionals

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

15.5%

Managers

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Labourers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

Colo Vale Field of Study

Engineering

22.6%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Education

10.7%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Health

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

5.3%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Colo Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Colo Vale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Colo Vale Marital Status

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Married

51.2% 721

↔️

Separated

3.2% 45

📋

Divorced

9.7% 136

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 49

👤

Never married

32.4% 456

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Colo Vale Ancestry

English

33.6%

Australian

30.7%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

8.8%

Other

4.7%

German

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Italian

2.2%

Maltese

1.2%

French

1.0%

Welsh

0.8%

Croatian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Colo Vale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.4%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

Vocational Education

17.8%

Pre-school

12.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

Primary — Catholic

3.3%

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

Colo Vale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 195

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 3,211

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

Colo Vale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.6% 196

—

Not a volunteer

85.4% 1,148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Colo Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

3.6%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

3.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Colo Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

15.7%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Truck

3.2%

Walked only

1.1%

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

Colo Vale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.7%

1 vehicle

23.2%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

16.8%

4+ vehicles

16.3%

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

Colo Vale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

5.3%

3 bedrooms

38.8%

4 bedrooms

40.7%

5 bedrooms

9.9%

6+ bedrooms

3.3%

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

Colo Vale Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Colo Vale Indigenous Population

4.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

139

Indigenous residents

3,255

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Colo Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

174

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Colo Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Colo Vale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

24.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Colo Vale Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 5

🏅

Previously served

2.5% 33

👤

Never served

97.2% 1,308

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Colo Vale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 190

—

Did not provide

85.9% 1,157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Colo Vale Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

29.9%

3 children

22.4%

4 children

5.3%

5+ children

2.0%

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

Colo Vale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Colo Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.6%

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

Colo Vale Household Size

1 person

18.9%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

16.3%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Colo Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,487

Moved from NSW

133

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Colo Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.8%

Step family — no other children

5.8%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.6%

Other couple — children only

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Colo Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Assault

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Colo Vale Schools

schools nearby

government

952

avg ICSEA score

144

total students

Colo Vale Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 144 students

952

ICSEA

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

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Colo Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $430/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.9%

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

If you earn X in Colo Vale

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $430/wk

Left after rent $1,445/wk

Rent share 22.9%

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Income: $696/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $165/wk

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Income: $723/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $120/wk

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Colo Vale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Nords Wharf

Pop: 895 Income: $752/wk Rent: $400/wk

Rylstone

Pop: 904 Income: $579/wk Rent: $280/wk

Clunes (NSW)

Pop: 907 Income: $869/wk Rent: $500/wk

Uranquinty

Pop: 910 Income: $796/wk Rent: $300/wk

Beechwood

Pop: 914 Income: $715/wk Rent: $368/wk

Tallong

Pop: 914 Income: $689/wk Rent: $385/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colo Vale

What is the population of Colo Vale NSW?

The population of Colo Vale NSW is 1,775 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.0 people per km².Colo Vale is ranked #3,194 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Colo Vale?

The median personal income in Colo Vale NSW is $796 per week, or $41,392 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,031 per week.Colo Vale is ranked #3,649 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Colo Vale?

Median rent in Colo Vale NSW is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Colo Vale ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Colo Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Colo Vale NSW is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Colo Vale?

The median age in Colo Vale NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Colo Vale a good suburb to live in?

Colo Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,775.The median income is $796/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% 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: 10985. All dollar figures in AUD.