MOUNT COLAH

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $1,740,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,292
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 7.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,816
Density 707.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

MOUNT COLAH Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,740,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MOUNT COLAH Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,292 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.19x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MOUNT COLAH 1,292/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MOUNT COLAH has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

MOUNT COLAH Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,816
Total Population
707
people/km² density
7.0%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,640 people
33.8%
2
Australia
2,488 people
31.8%
3
Ireland
750 people
9.6%
4
Scotland
738 people
9.4%
5
China
549 people
7.0%

Transport

39.8 km
to Sydney CBD
40 min
drive to CBD
94 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

MOUNT COLAH Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About MOUNT COLAH

Mount Colah is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 39.8km from CBD, about 94 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,816 with a density of 707 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,740,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1292 per 100,000, 0.19x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 33.78%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (31.83%) and Irish (9.60%), Chinese comprises 7.02%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Mount Colah has a house median of $1,740,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Mount Colah has a crime rate of 1292 per 100,000, which is 0.19x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Barker College, 2024 HSC results: 551 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 10 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 92.9 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Mount Colah has a population of 7,816, with Chinese comprising 7.00%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (33.78%), Aust (31.83%), Irish (9.60%), Scottish (9.44%), Chinese (7.02%).

Mount Colah is approximately 39.8km from Sydney CBD, about 40 minutes by car or 94 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.