NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Colinton, 2626
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Colinton is a welcoming smaller community in Snowy Monaro Regional, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Population
- Population
- 115
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $2,100
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 57
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,232
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 115 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order2
- Domestic Violence Related Assault2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment1
- Malicious Damage To Property3
- Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- 4327 Monaro Hwy
- 4332 Monaro Hwy
- Colinton Rest Area, Monaro Hwy
- Collinton Rest Area
- Monaro Hwy Opp Poveys Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
4 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Function centre; Food and drink premise; Artisan food and drink industry4750 MONARO HIGHWAY COLINTON 2626Additional Information Requested
2025· 1 proposal
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4850 MONARO HIGHWAY COLINTON 2626Determined
2022· 1 proposal
February 2022
- Business premises4850 MONARO HIGHWAY COLINTON 2626Determined
2021· 1 proposal
July 2021
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4206 MONARO HIGHWAY COLINTON 2626Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Michelago rail bridge over Ingalara CreekGoulburn-Bombala railway, MichelagoSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime2
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime1
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime3
- Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offencescrime1
- 4327 Monaro Hwytransport
- 4332 Monaro Hwytransport
- Colinton Rest Area, Monaro Hwytransport
- Collinton Rest Areatransport
- Monaro Hwy Opp Poveys Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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